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Let’s be more humble and compassionate to the poor during this Eid
Eid ul-Azha, the greatest of Muslim festivals, will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 29 this year. This Islamic festival is celebrated to commemorate the willingness...
Prigozhin’s mutiny is the beginning of Putin’s end
Lucian Kim :When I saw the first images of armed men in ragtag uniforms taking over the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on Saturday morning, I...
Stop stigma, discrimination to prevent abuse of drug
Dr Matiur Rahman :Each year, World Drug Day is observed with a specific theme that reflects current issues and challenges related to drug abuse. The...
Hazrat Shahjalal remains as mismanaged an airport as ever
Air passengers using the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport came down heavily on the airport authorities, alleging that they face harassment, mismanagement and misconduct by staff...
Ensure smooth and safe travel on the highways during Eid
Every year during the two Eids maintaining the huge traffic on the highways poses a serious challenge for the authorities including the law enforcing agencies....
China’s global south strategy
Dr Muhammad Ali Ehsan :Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India is visiting the US; and although it was just the first day of his visit,...
Personality cult in political leaderships of Awami League
Dr. Syed Nesar Ahmad Rumy :Awami League, now ruling party and the oldest political party in Bangladesh seems to be in dilemma. As like as...
Over 50,000 illegal river encroachers, but little is being done to save them
The National River Commission (NRC) has revealed that there are more than 50,000 illegal river encroachers throughout the country. The NRC prepared the list through...
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...
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...