Wage security and workers’ rights must be ensured
The recent proposal by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) to introduce a wage guarantee insurance scheme is a crucial step towards safeguarding the rights...
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Teesta not just a geographical feature — a lifeline that must be managed effectively
The plight of northern Bangladesh’s residents, grappling with severe water shortages due to the mismanagement of the Teesta River, demands immediate attention. Yesterday’s newspaper reported...
Amid rising inflation, no way to justify tax, VAT rise
The recent decision by the interim government to raise VAT and supplementary duty on over 90 essential products and services has left consumers grappling with...
Pay heed to stakeholders’ concerns over hikes in gas prices and taxes
The recent proposals from two governmental entities, Petrobangla and the National Board of Revenue (NBR), to dramatically hike industrial gas prices and double taxes for...
Why rice price hike in peak harvesting season?
Even though it is the country’s peak harvesting Aman season, instead of decreasing, the rice prices have continued to rise. According to media reports, the...
Govt must respond to fertiliser delays that may endanger boro season
The ongoing fertiliser shortage in the country has reached alarming proportions, leaving farmers in a precarious position as they approach the critical boro cultivation season....
Confronting food inflation needs action through data transparency
Bangladesh’s persistent rise in food inflation is a pressing concern that demands immediate attention. As reported in this newspaper on Tuesday, food inflation has remained...
Ensure an environment conducive to Saudi investment
The recent remarks by Essa bin Youssef Al-Duhailan, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, highlight a critical juncture in the economic relationship between the two nations....
Gas crisis needs a timely fix with no deliberate delay
The ongoing gas crisis has reached alarming proportions, affecting households and industries. As residents across the capital express their frustration over the lack of reliable...
Take measures to protect our most vulnerable amid this cold wave calamity
As a severe cold wave grips the nation, the impact on our most vulnerable populations — particularly children and the elderly — has become alarmingly...
Listen to the call for safeguarding citizen’s rights in the digital realm
The recent unveiling of the Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024, has raised significant alarm bells regarding Bangladesh’s potential erosion of fundamental rights. As per a report...
Rise of remittance flow must continue
It is a matter of hope that the country’s foreign exchange reserves have increased to more than 21 billion dollars. According to Bangladesh Bank data...