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Editorial
Onion prices: Find alternative markets soon
Just after one year, the onion market has become unstable again. Onion prices are shooting up in the country since India stopped onion exports from Monday. The price hike must be reined in ...
Extrajudicial killings
The truth behind ‘gunfight’ narratives
As details of the retired major Sinha Md Rashed Khan killing unfold, the truth behind extrajudicial killings is being revealed.
Special steps needed to overcome cyclone damages
Hitting Bangladesh at 151 km per hour and with a tidal surge of 12 to 15 ft in height, cyclone Amphan has carried out extensive devastation in the country’s southwest coastal districts. A large ...
Strengthen mosquito control activities in Dhaka
Media reports say the residents in Dhaka city are enduring extreme mosquito problems.
Godfathers of teen gangs must not be made public representatives
Criminals do not only harm their victims. They harm the whole society as well. They destroy the socio-cultural environment of an area and its peace and security gets threatened. Among those who ...
Tyranny of transport owners: Cancel 2003 black treaty
The Daily Star on Monday mentioned an 'unwanted obstruction' in their lead news. It depicts the control of road transport sector no longer lies with the state-owned transport corporation BRTC ...
Why this delay in implementing Road Transport Act
The Road Transport Act 2018 came into effect last November. It has been three months but the law could not be properly implemented as of yet. A media report on Thursday said traffic sergeants cannot ...
Hold public hearing before increasing water tariff
Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has taken an alarming decision to increase water tariff once again. This is the third instance of water price hike in Awami League’s tenure over the ...
Awareness, proper measures needed against coronavirus
The global media has focussed on the coronavirus outbreak that has claimed hundreds of lives in China and several other countries. Leading newspapers including the New York Times and Guardian have ...
Lack of law implementation impediment for saving rivers
The master plan to save our rivers has raised hope, but has warranted cautions too. Proper master plans are rare in the country while proper implementation is even rarer. Doubts increase further when ...
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