Beware of deadly Nipah virus
Lt Col Nazmul Huda Khan : In Bangladesh, winter is the traditional date palm sap gathering season and the raw sap is a popular drink...
Editorial
Taming food prices is indeed the government’s hardest challenge
As the newly formed cabinet took charge, their first day at the office was marked by a resolute commitment to tackle the soaring prices the...
The low birth weight babies are an alarming sign
That a great percentage of new born babies are underweight in Bangladesh should be a serious concern for all including the relevant government agencies and...
Foreign loans taken against unplanned projects can cause problems
A B Siddique : Bangladesh’s foreign debt repayment amount will reach 5.15 billion dollars by 2029-30. According to experts, this amount is within safe limits....
Eating disorder and its effects on health
Mohammad Rukanuddin : People with eating disorders utilize their control over food as a coping mechanism for emotions and other life events. Those who suffer...
Readers’ Voice
A new year of economic risks When 2023 began, economists and market analysts were warning of imminent recession, stagflation, and possible financial crisis. But the...
Bureaucratic hurdles must be removed to improve Dhaka’s livability
Dhaka, the vibrant capital of Bangladesh, finds itself at a critical juncture, oscillating between progress and stagnation. The cityscape is entangled in a web of...
Global economic growth to fall sharply but recession is avoided
Rayhan Ahmed Topader : The economy faces potential risks of a recession in 2024, indicated by negative economic trends, reduced investment in real estate and...
Hereditary leadership system and its impacts on human rights in N Korea
Muhammad Muzahidul Islam : The full name of North Korea is Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in short, DPRK. If we closely peruse the name...
Construction of poor public health institutes must end
The poor construction works of public health institutes in Bangladesh represent a concerning issue that goes beyond the physical structures themselves. It reflects a broader...
Footpath deaths from falling objects: Authorities must take the blame
It is very unfortunate that the footpaths of Dhaka city are gradually becoming unsafe for movement due to carelessness of the relevant authorities. Pedestrians are...
Readers’ Voice
The poisonous Dhaka air South Asia is among the few regions in the world where NO2 levels are increasing in some areas. Between 2000 and...