Give Police Limited Power to Fine Smokers on Public Transport
Smoking on public transport is prohibited in Bangladesh, and the law provides for fines for violations. Yet despite these legal provisions, smoking continues to occur...
Editorial
Politics of energy subsidies
Energy subsidies are often presented as an economic necessity: electricity, gas and fuel must remain affordable to protect households, support industries and contain inflation. Yet...
Bangladesh at a Crossroads: Challenges, lessons, and the Road Ahead
Bangladesh today stands at a crucial juncture in its history. The nation is passing through a period of multifaceted challenges that affect almost every sphere...
Bangladesh’s Gas Crisis is Really a Crisis of Energy Planning
Bangladesh’s gas crisis is often presented as a temporary supply problem. An LNG terminal has suffered an accident, imports have fallen, factories are struggling, CNG...
Combat Theft and Smuggling of Fuel Oil
WE are deeply disturbed by the reports appearing in newspapers over the past few days regarding the theft and smuggling of government-owned condensed fuel oil,...
SSC results: More than a failure rate
This year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination results were published on 10 August. The high failure rate has since become a matter of serious concern...
Why SSC rankings need a better yardstick
Every year, SSC results generate celebrations, headlines and rankings of the “best” educational institutions. But behind those rankings lies a fundamental question: what exactly makes...
An energy crisis the public pays for
THE worsening power and gas crisis has exposed the deep weaknesses in the country’s energy management, leaving millions to bear the consequences of shortages that...
Understanding the interconnections between lifestyle, health, culture, religion, and environmental sustainability
Food is more than nourishment; it is a reflection of identity, belief, culture, and our shared responsibility towards one another and the environment. Food is...
Bangladesh and China’s Shared Future in the New Era
Bangladesh and China have entered a transformative diplomatic phase extending far beyond the conventional language of economic cooperation and strategic partnership. This evolution reached a...
Learning from Kadam Flower
The monsoon comes with a vast white canvas, where nature’s brush knows no distinction of caste, religion or colour. The gift of this season is...
Urgent measures needed to address fertiliser shortages
IT is shocking that reserves of some major non-urea fertilisers have fallen below safe levels, threatening supply concerns about shortages during the upcoming Aman season....