Road accidents are happening for callous negligence of the ministry
IN order to reduce road accidents, the Bangladesh Road Transport Authorities has decided to set coordinated speed limits for all major roads. It has been...
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Reduce screen timeMost of the young children today spend way more time in front of some sort of screen, whether it’s a computer, smartphone, or...
Polluted air shortens life expectancy
Dr Matiur Rahman :Air is essential for life. But natural and man-made causes are polluting the air constantly. According to the World Health Organization, “air...
Suicidal tendency among university students
Masum Billah :Achol Foundation has released a report on the effect of academic pressure due to mental health and the suicidal tendency of the university...
Our journey towards a new brand ‘Made in Bangladesh’
It has been over four decades Bangladesh-manufactured apparels made their way into the global market. Despite various odds, today the “Made in Bangladesh” tag is...
Is it better to brush your teeth before breakfast or after?
Hannah Seo :Q: Is it better to brush my teeth before or after breakfast? Some dentists say it’s better to brush before, some say after...
Is fascism the greatest expression of democracy ever invented?
Mark R Reiff :Warnings that leaders like Donald Trump hold a dagger at the throat of democracy have evoked a sense of befuddlement among moderates....
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No politics of conflict, please The two main and important political parties in Bangladesh are Awami League and BNP. Awami League was the political party...
Tentulia becomes a tourist hotspot in winter to see the beauty of Kanchenjunga: It lacks services, facilities
Country’s northern upazila Tentulia has become a tourist attraction as the tourists can see the majestic Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest mountain, about 150km from...
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Each district needs at least two breeders Bangladesh poultry sub-sector has established its necessity profoundly. The total population in the country used to consume poultry...
Birth registration process must be upgraded as soon as possible
The two Dhaka mayors recently expressed their disappointment over the mismanagement by the local government in issuing birth and death registration certificates. It is their...
Making the UN Charter a reality: Towards a new approach to development cooperation?
A.H. Monjurul Kabir :We are living in a world where both our bilateral and multilateral achievements, consensuses on human rights and social justice, and our...