Cuba: Elections without choices
Inés M. Pousadela :The uncertainty that’s the hallmark of a democratic election was absent on 26 March, the day Cubans were summoned to appoint members...
Editorial
Internet Freedom: Need for socioeconomic development, freedom of expression and empowerment of people
Shahiduzzaman :The Internet has revolutionized the way people interact and exercise their freedom of expression, opinion and information which are their fundamental rights. The right...
Irregularities, anomalies in power and gas connection
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed :Gas and electricity play an essential role in national development. Electricity facilities have reached the doorsteps of common people in Bangladesh...
Readers’ Voice
Organic farming The concept of organic farming in agriculture is not new. But we have to think about it anew. This is because the use...
Chattogram oxygen factories must address security problems
It is very worrying to note that 13 out of 15 oxygen factories located in Chattogram are found to be risky due to their inadequate...
BRICS: The rise of a new global superpower?
Dr. Ramzy Baroud :Who would have expected that the BRICS nations could rise as the potential rival of the G7 countries? But that once seemingly...
What comes after neoliberalism?
Robert Kuttner :I had the good fortune to attend a three-day conference last week on what comes after neoliberalism and how to get there politically....
Readers’ Voice
Ensure due supply of medicines The demand for medicines has increased. Many drug dealers are taking advantage of this. They have increased the prices of...
Authorities must enhance surveillance on roads and highways before Eid to avoid deaths, injuries
Road safety concerns centring on Eid are nothing unusual, as the movement of people and motorised vehicles goes up remarkably during pre-and post-festival days. Around...
Muslim leadership sparks resurgence
Dr Syed Kaleem Imam : Karen Armstrong, in her book The Great Transformation, presents a very educational account of the Islamic Renaissance, which started in...
Readers’ Voice
Unabated corruption and bribery Corruption and bribery are serious issues that can have a significant impact on individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. Famous...
Finland, NATO and the evolving new world order
Ronald Suny : In the world of geopolitics, great powers make, break and play by their own rules. Smaller states largely have to make do...