Readers’ Forum
Landslide in hilly areasLandslide is not a new phenomenon in the country as it often causes deaths in the hilly zones especially in coastal Cox’s...
Editorial
Noise and its impact on human health
Dr Matiur Rahman & Shishir Reza :Noise pollution is a man-made controllable environmental problem. We are exposed to noise pollution at home, in the office,...
Teaching English in Bengali & English Medium Schools
Masum Billah :We inherited English as second language as a historial cause. However, we could not have put it on a strong footing and could...
Robbers threaten local fishers while aliens rule deep maritime zone
Since the Sundarbans was declared robber-free in 2018, it was expected that the region would be safe for fishermen. But some recent attacks on fishing...
Consult stakeholders before raising Chattogram Port service charges
A media report says the Chattogram Port Authority has taken a move to raise tariffs on port services claiming that the rates fixed more than...
Readers’ Forum
Brazil-Argentina match was not footballFootball is the game of goal. It is the most exciting and wonderful sport. Though China is the home of soccer,...
Will LDC graduation help Bangladesh or not
Mozidur Rahman Biswas :Part -3 The economists also suggested that Bangladesh pursue the proposal submitted by the LDC Group for extension of the International Support...
Demystifying the value of the services sector across South Asia
Valerie Mercer-Blackman :As development economists, we are taught to measure a phenomenon by using various techniques to look at cause and effect to subsequently make...
6.1 magnitude earthquake is a warning for preparedness
An earthquake of 6.1 magnitude was felt in Dhaka, Chattogram and some other parts of the country on Friday. The tremor should be taken as...
Inflation emerges as a key challenge to economic recovery
Harsh inflation amid price hike of essentials and fuel is among some headwinds businesses spotlight as key challenges facing the Bangladesh economy while bouncing back...
Corporal Punishment: A Serious Concern
Professor Murray A. Straus :It was encouraging to read an article recently by Sir Frank Peters about the ill effects corporal punishment has on children....
Will LDC graduation help Bangladesh or not
Mozidur Rahman Biswas :Part -2Bangladesh is going to join negotiations at the WTO at a time when the global body itself has entered into its...