Hurdles to procure Aman paddy from farmers must be removed
It has been nearly three weeks since the food directorate initiated its grain purchases from Aman paddy growers, yet the progress has been alarmingly slow....
Editorial
Low-income people hard hit by the soaring rice prices
In Bangladesh, the relentless surge in rice prices is imposing severe economic hardships on low-income individuals already contending with soaring inflation. Coarse grain prices have...
Govt’s proactive action can reduce deaths from cold this winter
Finally the winter cold is arriving with its severity. In the northern districts of Bangladesh that are close to the Himalayas, people are now shivering...
“Openness and fairness” in the functioning of government in N Korea
Muhammad Muzahidul Islam : Openness and fairness are preconditions to the good governance of any country. All good governments always make efforts to bring these...
The 12th national polls and our expectations
Sudhir Baran Mazi : Election is very fundamental in a democratic society. The government of a democratic society is formed through election and that election...
Readers’ Voice: Activate UN resolution to stop Israelis’ genocidal onslaught in Gaza
The government should play a pivotal role in leading the invocation of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution 377 (A) among UN member states...
Navigating the e-waste labyrinth in small towns of Bangladesh
Dr Matiur Rahman : As the digital revolution sweeps across the globe, electronic devices have become an indispensable part of modern life. However, the rapid...
Economic reform is the need of the hour
A B Siddique : Inflation is now averaging double digits. Food inflation rose to 12.58 percent, the highest in 11 years and seven months. According...
Harassment must be stopped to instill confidence in doing business
In recent weeks, the FBCCI has sounded the alarm on a pressing issue – the alleged harassment of businesses by revenue officials, exposing a critical...
Ugly drama with the onion price
The price of onion increased up to Tk 250 a kilogram on the kitchen markets in Dhaka city overnight on Saturday following an Indian ban...
Readers’ Voice: Achieving gender balance: A long way to go
If women are not empowered through ensuring equal means of economic opportunity for women, a country cannot be strong in these modern times. For developing...
Gaza as a global metaphor for reclaiming justice
Yosefa Loshitzky : Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march across the Nelson Mandela Bridge in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 29, 2023. “Gaza as a Metaphor and...