Putin and the right’s tough-guy problem
Paul Krugman :A democracy – imperfect, as all nations are, but aspiring to be part of the free world – is invaded by its much...
Editorial
Bangladesh’s VIPs are more equal than others
‘All animals are equal but some are more equal than others’. This quote occurs in George Orwell’s allegorical satire, Animal’s Farm. It takes no time...
World War III blues and the surly bonds of earth
Chidanand Rajghatta :Several times over the last few months, hashtag #WorldWarThree has trended on social media platforms. The frequency and urgency of the hashtag and...
Beyond zero discrimination
Dr. Roomi Aziz :While its origins may be rooted in the discrimination faced by people living with HIV, Zero Discrimination Day has evolved to celebrate...
Readers’ Voice
Each division needs an ENT hospitalDuring the last couple of years the government has been expanding health care facilities in District, Thana and Union levels...
Electricity crisis: This summer will be the hardest hit
The upcoming summer appears to be unbearable, even more than the last one, amidst fears of the load shedding climbing up to 3,000 MW. Even...
Afternoon chamber in government hospital
Majhar Mannan :From March 1, doctors in government hospitals will be able to see patients in their chambers in the afternoon and the fee has...
Global drive towards killer robots
James Dawes :The U.S. military is intensifying its commitment to the development and use of autonomous weapons, as confirmed by an update to a Department...
Improving health sector can save country’s hard-earned currency
If health service in Bangladesh’s hospitals improves a little, it could save hundreds of crores of dollars that it spends for medical tourism abroad. According...
Harness export potentials of agri products
Accounting for less than one percent of processed agricultural products imported by the US, Bangladesh has enormous scope to grab a bigger stake in the...
Readers’ Voice
We salute the martyrs of Language Movement “Amar Bhayer rokte rangano ekushe February, ami ki bhulithe pari”. No, we will never forget those who did...
Seatbelt an effective safety tool
Dr. Tasnim Mehbuba Bandhan :The 8th leading cause of death in the world is road crashes. It is also one of the leading causes of...