Consumers bearing the brunt of price spirals ahead of Eid
With consumers already feeling the pinch of the soaring prices of essentials, most spices are becoming pricier ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha. Within just a couple...
Editorial
The alarming rise of divorce nowadays
Divorce among young couples has been increasing at an alarming rate in recent years in Bangladesh, which is gradually weakening family ties. According to a...
When bureaucracy is a question or controversy
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed :Bureaucracy plays dominant role in the development of the society and it is the cornerstone of modern society. Bangladesh has seen...
Stop cattle smuggling but take steps also to bring down their price
The allegation is serious. Though there is a ban on cattle import, cows, oxen and bulls are being smuggled into Bangladesh from Myanmar and India...
Will Rajuk plan to engage third parties to supervise building construction work?
The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha has taken a decision for the engagement of third parties to supervise building constructions under its jurisdiction. The Rajuk took the...
Refugee crisis needs collective responsibility to resolve
Dr Matiur Rahman : The global refugee crisis has escalated recently, with millions displaced. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) mentioned that currently...
Unlimited potential of refugees makes good business sense
Anne Majumdar : The world recorded a sobering milestone in 2022. War, persecution and violence saw the number of people displaced worldwide climb from 2021’s...
Dhaka remains as unfit a place to live in as ever
There is no improvement of Dhaka city as far as its livability index is concerned. According to the Global Livability Index published Thursday by the...
Authorities must prevent child marriage to protect the rights of vulnerable girls
Child marriage remains a pervasive issue in Bangladesh, with recent statistics shedding light on the alarming rates of young girls being forced into early unions....
Adoption of home solar systems growing
Dr. Tanvir Abir :Bangladesh, like many other countries, is grappling with the detrimental effects of rising fuel prices, including increased power cuts and a growing...
Islam’s call to prayer is ringing out in more US cities
Leila Tarakji :Minneapolis recently became the first major U.S. city to allow the “adhan,” or Muslim call to prayer, to be broadcast from mosques five...
Readers’ Voice
Power disruption I am writing to express my concern about the problem of electricity in our community. As you know, electricity is an essential resource...