Morning fog is quite natural but certainly not at this time of the rainy season. But recently the residents of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) have been experiencing fog that envelops roads and alleys for a while. This fog is, however, not natural and moist. It is the fumes that are released fr
Fevers have long ceased to be a highly dreaded disease, particularly after cure for malaria and typhoid has become available. The same cannot be said about the various types of fever this country, particularly the capital city is witnessing right now. Dengue has been a killer disease for some years
As Bangladesh's population grows and the demand for food rises, efficient fertiliser use has become more critical than ever to safeguard food security. Farmers in the country rely heavily on chemical fertilisers and pesticides, a long-standing practice that has caused soil degradation, biodiversity
One year after the July mass uprising, the issue of student politics at the educational institutions, public universities to be precise, has re-emerged in public discourse. Many argue that political activities by students joining so-called student wings of the mainstream political parties should no
The healthcare system in Bangladesh is plagued with so many problems that some fundamental issues are often overlooked. The absence of a strong referral system in healthcare is one of such issues, which has created a series of problems affecting patients, doctors, and the overall efficiency of the
Two persons were beaten to death by villagers in Taraganj upazila of Rangpur on the night of Saturday (August 9).The reason for their fatal end, as reported, was that the victims lost their way and entered the Burirhatbottola area under Soyar union of Taraganj upazila of Rangpur. The villagers susp
Dhaka is adjudged one of the most polluted cities in the world in various international rankings. Due to high percentage of carbon compounds, lead and various particulate objects, air pollution in the city have reached such an alarming level that increasing number of people, especially children, ar
The proliferation of motorcycles, driven by various incentives for mobility, has made them a popular alternative to public transport. In the first seven months of this year, a staggering 153,468 new motorcycles were registered across the country, with Dhaka alone accounting for 36 per cent. T
A disturbing piece of news recently went viral on social media - the hanging and beating to death of a dog in Barisal. Several youths killed the poor creature on camera like it was nothing. The main culprit faced a lenient punishment - Tk. 5,000 fine - awarded by an executive magistrate while three
The conversational AI chatbot, ChatGPT, can create texts like humans. So, writing of essays, reports, theses, answers to question in examinations at schools and colleges etc., are now being done by this AI tool. In other words, the machine is doing the job of thinking for us. In that case, shouldn'
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved a Tk 28.41 billion project for the infrastructural development of Dhaka University (DU). The five-year project, scheduled for completion by June 30, 2030, includes the construction of six academic buildings, four resident
As the anniversary of the July mass uprising continues, it is also time to examine the achievements and disappointment of this historical event critically. The task is challenging and also problematic due to the complex nature of the mass uprising and subsequent developments in the country over the
The recent reduction in US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparel exports marks a significant turning point for our industry—and perhaps one of the most promising windows of opportunity we’ve seen in recent years. Initially, the proposed 35 per cent tariff was nothing short of alarming. It thr
