Readers’ Voice
Stop celebrating bizarre birthdays Like other countries in the world, Bangladesh also has a tradition of celebrating birthdays. This day is celebrated by cutting cakes...
Editorial
Domestic cats need extra attention
Dr. Syed Nesar Ahmad Rimy :We know cat is a very lovely and pleasant animal. It is cute and useful too. Children like cats very...
Vaccine injustice means nobody is safe until we’re all safe
Elizabeth Ntonjira :There is an African proverb that goes: “One who causes others misfortune also teaches them wisdom.” And if there is anything we have...
Sustainable management of agri sector must to end food market volatility
Rice prices continue to soar in the local market putting more pressure on the lower-income group people who have already been bearing the burden of...
Smoke-free society for future generations
Md. Arafat Rahman :Inhalation of burning smoke from tobacco products is generally identified as smoking. It is one of the leading causes and carriers of...
Schools should be sanctified establishments
Sir Frank Peters :A school classroom is no place for misery, lost hopes and the grief-stricken tears of children shamelessly spilt. Nor should it be...
Readers’ Voice
Merry Christmas Sir Frank Peters and thank you I am fortunate to teach a WONDERFUL group of pupils at a secondary school where there is...
Money laundering can be halted if there is transparency in administration
Capital flight has become a matter of serious concern for Bangladesh’s economy. According to local and international reports, thousands of crores of taka are being...
Rationalisation of bus route is a right move if it succeeds
After missing three deadlines, the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) is going to inaugurate bus service on the Ghatarchar-Kanchpur route under one authority from December...
Readers’ Voice
Momentum for New Treaty on Autonomous Weapons is Growing Major military powers are preventing efforts by a majority of countries to prohibit autonomous weapons systems...
‘Made in Bangladesh’ at our heart
Alaul Alam :Bangladesh has made tremendous advancement to produce various products locally. Apart from agricultural brands the industrial brands are being appreciated across the globe....
Inequality alleviation should be the focus of dev
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed :The world today looks on with an admiration what Bangladesh has achieved in its first half century: the fastest-growing major economy...