Vaccine Not At All Far Away
The world is hopeful of arrival of the much-awaited vaccine by the end of this year. All the activities of vaccine innovation are moving forward...
Editorial
Stop border killing going beyond making promises
BORDER Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday expressed grave concern over the killing of Bangladeshi nationals by BSF in the bordering areas. In the four-day coordination...
Road safety and communication initiatives still undone
DIRECTIVES given by Road Transport and Bridges Ministry to improve roads are yet to be fulfilled. The nine most important directives are largely ignored by...
Year 2020
Anis Chowdhury :What a challenging year 2020 has been! A year of living dangerously – “Tahun vivere pericoloso”- perhaps these words of late President Soekarno...
Readers’ Voice
Sound Pollution In WinterPollution that increased at an exorbitant rate in winter is sound pollution. During this time various weddings, parties, picnics and gatherings are...
Govt`s 70pc borrowed from Sanchayaparta: After plundering govt is desperate
THE government has borrowed Tk 17,577 crore, 70 per cent of the total target, to meet the budget deficit for the fiscal year 2020-21 from...
Policy decisions on environment shall remain on paper
THE government’s commitment to maintain environment-friendly development and promote biodiversity by preserving hills, water bodies and greenery, a section of influential ruling party men are...
Procure rice from farmers instead of importing
THE country’s premier rice research establishment – Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) – says despite a 10% crop loss owing to monsoon deluge this year,...
Ensure safe and secure internet for all against pornography
THE government initiative to block pornography websites has proved a futile exercise due to lack of technological know-how and concerted efforts from the state agencies....
Hasina-Modi summit
Dr Mohammad Didare Alam Muhsin :On 17th December, one day after the Victory Day of Bangladesh, a virtual summit was held between its Prime Minister...
Padma Bridge
Md. Azgar Ali :In 1999, the then Awami League government examined the pre-feasibility of the Padma Bridge now which is almost visible. The hope of...
Death Threats
Thalif Deen :The United Nations, which is commemorating its 75th anniversary, continues to remain bogged down in one of the world’s most politically and militarily...