Readers’ Voice
Stop smoking in public places It is a common phenomenon that some smokers used to smoke in public places. Besides, some of them smoke on...
Editorial
Our rising debt burden puts heavy pressure on foreign reserves
THE cost of debt servicing has risen significantly amid a higher flow of loans from development partners and an elevated level of interest payments, compounding...
Every plastic bag, bottle should carry decomposition time
MICROPLASTIC particles are ending up in table salt and the media report is alarming. Halophiles, who love salts, may face double whammy of consuming up...
How industrialisation fuelled climate change
Nibras Malik : Scientific inquiry into the current deterioration of the environment has firmly established an undeniable link between human activities and climate change. The...
DAP can’t be compromised for vested interests
THE Detailed Area Plan (DAP) of RAJUK is a very important roadmap for Dhaka’s development as a city and any amendments to it must be...
Islamic banks’ liquidity vulnerability in focus
LIQUIDITY in Shariah-based banks in Bangladesh remains tight due to a dip in deposit collection and the banks’ inability to make the most of the...
Who can ensure a free, fair poll?
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Parliamentary election is knocking at the door. The nation had bad experiences almost all over the previous elections. The way...
For a corruption-free Bangladesh
Dr Matiur Rahman : Corruption is a pervasive problem plagues societies worldwide, and Bangladesh is no exception. Despite its significant progress in various fields, corruption...
India’s bid to create a ‘new spice route’
Syed Mohammad Ali : Despite its dark underbelly of divisiveness, India’s meteoric rise orchestrated by the Modi-led government is hard to ignore. No one could...
Readers’ Voice
Women continue to struggle In various countries, women face significant challenges in obtaining their rights, particularly concerning education and decision-making autonomy. Among these nations, Afghanistan...
Govt sets prices of egg, potato, onion, but success is in doubt
There is now the question before us whether the government would be able to force the business people to sell the three locally produced food...
Capital’s another market becomes victim of fire
A catastrophic fire tore through the heart of Mohammadpur Krishi Market in the early hours of Thursday, leaving behind a trail of charred dreams, shattered...