Merry Christmas… with a lesson in humanity
Sir Frank Peters :The prestigious presentation of the annually coveted ‘Thank you’ Awards took place here recently amidst a freak sandstorm that destroyed many celebrity...
Editorial
Fake case must stop and ensure Constitutional rights
Barrister Solaiman Tushar :The constitution is the supreme law of Bangladesh. Any law inconsistent with the Constitution is null and void. According to Article 35(5)...
Readers’ Voice
Effect of video games on teenagers The worst invention of the modern world is video games. Video games can have a negative effect on a...
Govt’s guidelines on appointment of banks’ chairpersons and directors, economists not optimistic
The government on Thursday issued guidelines on the appointment of chairpersons and directors of state-owned commercial banks, specialised banks and other financial institutions with a...
Ten surprisingly good things that happened in 2022
Medea Benjamin :With wars raging in Ukraine, Yemen, Somalia and elsewhere, Roe v. Wade overturned and our resources being wasted on militarism instead of addressing...
Health risk of medical waste
Md. Zillur Rahaman :In developing countries like Bangladesh, pollution from medical wastes due to unplanned hospitals and clinics resulting from urbanization has become a serious...
Readers’ Voice
Mobile phone addiction Mobile phone in this era is the most necessary thing. We can’t think of going a single day without it. Of course...
Energy Master Plan lacks clear direction for alternative energy sources
There has been a growing call for the government to revise its draft Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan for its highly ambitious and unrealistic...
Year 2023 blessings or curse?
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed :About 17 crore people of the country are counting the days in doubt, fear and thinking about the global recession situation...
Readers’ Voice
Reviewing fees of public colleges and universities A few years back a former Finance Minister had said that fees of public (government) universities including medical colleges...
Land reform policy is urgently needed
There cannot be any second thought about it: as a nation, we have to ensure planned use of land. From the government, it is often...
Learning disorders and psychology
Jessica Broitman, PhD :Learning disorders are common, and despite their name, are complex problems with broad psychological impact. They require multifaceted interventions spanning both psychological...