Embracing the global population
P. Senthil Saravana Durai :True, we all know that the global population has been reported to have reached the so-called eight billion mark. Factually speaking,...
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Make railway more comfortable It is difficult to get a comfortable seat on the train of the Bangladesh Railway (BR) now. Millions of passengers journey...
Traffic jams increasing in the capital against what is promised
Dhaka dwellers and commuters have suffered immensely as traffic came to a standstill on the Airport Road. Thousands were stuck for hours, and many missed...
History of faith and firearms in America
Joseph P. Slaughter :What prompted the idea for the course?As a religion professor, I’ve come to know many students from other countries who identify as...
PPP in education needs to be effective
Harry A. Patrinos :To be effective, public-private partnerships (PPPs) in education, need to be innovative, hold schools accountable, empower parents and students, and promote diverse...
Increasing dialysis fee not just when food inflation is so high
It is very worrying that the fee of haemodialysis, which is a lifeline for patients with kidney failure, has been increased in public hospitals. The...
RMG struggles to survive as int’l fashion brands offer less than the production cost
Major international fashion brands are operating unfairly toward Bangladesh clothing suppliers, with some allegedly paying for items below the cost of production. More than half...
Use of toxic chemicals in agriculture
Alaul Alam :Recently, a media report has exposed that farmers are harvesting green tomatoes and spraying harmful chemical to ripen tomatoes rampant. They are doing...
Use of technology in combating militancy
Prof. Dr. M. Mesbahuddin Sarker :Recently, the incident of snatching two militants from the lower court of Dhaka has created a new panic in the...
HC directive to authorities Create environment to prevent sexual harassment at educational institutions and work places
The High Court has directed the authorities concerned to constitute committees for preventing sexual harassment at all educational institutions across the country. The education ministry...
Revamping National University is urgently necessary
What was the purpose of founding the National University way back in 1992? Surely it was not just to dish out certificates to students who...
Cold wave disrupts life in northern region
A biting cold wave has tightened its grip almost all over the country. However, the ongoing spell coupled with blowing cooler winds and dense fog...