Peace elusive in Middle East without a viable Palestinian state
The recent developments in the Middle East, particularly following Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, have plunged the region into a renewed state of...
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Renewables in the power sector must be allowed to operate to ensure energy efficiency
The recent turmoil in Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector, following the abrupt cancellation of agreements with 31 companies by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), raises...
Can’t we stop the death of our youths in the Mediterranean?
Several Bangladeshi youths have tragically died after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea on their way to change their fortunes in Italy. According to...
Aspirations of the students commendable, but demands for university status irrational
The ongoing protests by students at Government Titumir College in Dhaka, demanding university status, have drawn significant attention and sympathy. However, a closer examination of...
Current wave of demonstrations in city for unjust demands must stop
As per a report published in this newspaper on Monday, the streets of Dhaka have become a battleground for discontent since the interim government took...
Dhaka must be a city for its inhabitants to live in without fear
The alarming rise in crime incidents across Dhaka, particularly in the capital, has become a pressing concern for residents and law enforcement alike. Despite assurances...
Reform economic policies to attract foreign investors
The continuous decline in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh is a pressing issue that demands immediate attention. A report published in this newspaper yesterday...
Cost of medicines not just a financial issue, but a struggle to save our life
As the cost of living continues to soar, the burden of rising medicine prices has become an alarming reality for many in our society. Reports...
No return of Rohingyas also proves a failure of international community in maintaining global peace
The Rohingya crisis has reached a critical juncture, with the world’s largest refugee settlement in Bangladesh now home to 1.3 million individuals, including an alarming...
The time has come to explore the oceans for gas
Due to the large gap between demand and supply, the government has to struggle to supply gas to industries and households, though the demand for...
Take decisive action so that Bangladesh does not fall into a cycle of debt
Our newspaper on Monday reported that the country is facing a burgeoning debt servicing crisis that demands urgent attention. Recent data from the Economic Relations...
Any inaction in combating crime is also a crime that we can’t ignore
The recent spate of violent incidents in Khulna city is a stark reminder of the challenges facing law enforcement and the urgent need for effective...