Editorial

THE approval of the ‘Speedy Supply of Power and Energy (Special Provision) (Amendment) Bill, 2014’ by the Cabinet on Monday foreshadows the government’s intention to...

THE news regarding outbreaks of anthrax has started creating panic among the people again. It was reported yesterday in the New Nation that at least...

IN spite of intense patrolling by the security forces smuggling of various intoxicating and hazardous drugs are continuing. In the latest incident on Sunday the...

A REPORT in our daily mentioned that the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) are going to set up...

Can Bangladesh do miracle in Asian Games soccer? Bangladesh will meet South Asia Champions Afghanistan, group favourites Uzbekistan and Hong Kong of China in Group...

Madeline Ostrander :Eduardo Blumwald’s genetically modified plants don’t look much like “Frankenfood.” Filling four modest greenhouses in a concrete lot behind Blumwald’s laboratory at the...

Abduel Elinaza :THE Father of Nation Mwalimu Julius Nyerere once said you don’t need to be a communist to see that China has a lot...

Dr Ali Al Khouri :The 2014 United Nations e-Government Survey, which was released in the month of June, provides a bird’s eye view of e-Government...

THE nation’s long cherished goal of ‘Education for All’ is stumbling as the ruling party-affiliated demons are swallowing most lands owned by government primary schools...

THE overall flood situation is still deteriorating in the southern and northern districts of the country. As the floods along with torrential rains inundated the...

It is against medical ethics The public recently witnessed an inhuman drama on television. It was enacted in real life at the United Hospital in...

Lean Alfred :When we think about cities, we consider high-rise buildings, highway roads, public services including schools and hospitals, and – arguably – progress and...