AB Siddique : Most of the food products depend on the market system. But the market of our country does not work according to the theory of market economy. Here,...
Editorial
Md. Sazedul Islam : International Day of Persons with Disabilities is generally observed across the world, including in Bangladesh, on December 3. A UN day, its annual observance was proclaimed...
Not long ago, the presence of antibiotics was found to have crossed ‘safe’ levels in the waters of Bangladesh rivers. The first ever global study on the matter by England’s University of York found that Metronidazole, an antibiotic that is mostly misused in Bangladesh, exceeded safe levels by the biggest margin, with concentrations at one site 300 times greater than the ‘safe’ level. Ciproflaxacin, which is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, is also found crossing the ‘safe’...
In the global market, where demand for skilled manpower is rising, Bangladesh possesses an untapped resource that could bring in billions of dollars: hair-cutting salon workers. Despite the increasing demand for these professionals in various countries, the authorities in Bangladesh seem to have overlooked the immense potential of this industry. According to sources, hair-cutting professionals are highly sought after in regions such as the Middle East and Europe. However, stakeholders argue that the officials in Bangladesh have not given due...
Johora Yasmin : Most of the people of agrarian Bangladesh are farmers. People dependent on agriculture are spending a lot of labor to expand this sector. Giving importance to agriculture...
In a recent survey conducted by the Micro Industries Development Assistance and Services (MIDAS), a stark reality has emerged, revealing a darker side to Bangladesh’s claim of achieving universal access to electricity. While the government proudly boasts a one hundred percent electrification rate, the survey exposes a distressing truth – 7.64 per cent of consumers are compelled to bribe officials for securing electricity connections. This disconcerting revelation raises questions about the integrity of the electrification process and underscores the persistence...
It’s alarming to learn that illegal structures have sprouted again on the banks of Bakkhali River in Cox’s Bazar, just months after the eviction drive. There were allegations that the drive targeted only two out of 131 listed encroachers, and was mostly a publicity stunt. The authorities have failed to safeguard even those reclaimed riverside stretches. This brazen display of defiance and incompetence underscores the continued threat to the river’s ecological integrity. According to a recent newspaper report, about 200...
It is widely known that Bangladesh is a violent place for children, but the fact that startles us is that from September 2018 to June 2023 a whopping nearly 9000 were victims of violence and 2,590 children were killed during this period. Still worrying is the fact that of these incidents of violence only 24 criminals were sentenced against 4,675 cases. Of these incidents, 3,596 were victims of rape and 580 were victims of physical abuse. Why is the killing...
Businesses can unlock full potentials through human resources development In the ever-evolving business landscape of Bangladesh, Human Resources Development (HRD) and Performance Management have become crucial components for organizations looking to achieve excellence. This is a concept that holds true across various sectors, regardless of the size or nature of the organization. These essential strategies serve as a compass guiding organization through the intricacies of doing business in Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s diverse and dynamic economy presents unique opportunities and challenges. At...
Israel must accept an independent Palestine Historically, Israel is an occupier state in the Middle East. This settler colonial state began in 1948 when United Nations Resolution 181 proposed to divide Palestinian territory between the Arabs and Jewish people. The British decided to accommodate the Jews who were roving around the world since the massacres of Jewish people by the Hitler regime in Germany, Poland and Soviet Union from 1939 to 1945. The Jewish lobby in the United States is...
People of low, medium, fixed income groups as well as small traders are struggling to make ends meet. Rising food prices are crippling small businesses and pushing families to the brink. The situation is dire, and urgent action is needed to alleviate the burden on the low income citizens. Abul Kashem, a 55-year-old small business owner, epitomizes the struggle faced by many. His daily sales have halved in the past year, making it increasingly difficult for him to provide for...
It is worrying to note that gender-based violence, harassment and lack of security in workplaces are acting as barriers for the country’s females to join the workforce. In fact, these are among the reasons for which the number of female workers in workplaces is declining. At a roundtable titled “Investing to Prevent Violence Against Women” in the capital Monday it was revealed that women in the ready-made garments sector are becoming victims more by violence and discrimination than in other...
The High Court has blasted the Department of Environment (DoE) and Dhaka city corporations for failing to prevent air pollution and dengue infection in and around the capital, despite its repeated directives. The DoE officials gave permission to the illegal brick kiln owners to operate as the owners manage them. They do not need fresh air because most of their children live abroad, and they have fresh air there. Dhaka city corporations could not control dengue even though numerous people...
Bangladesh’s human rights records are very dismal, to say the least. Yet the incumbent government which is in power illegally through using force rather than the electoral mandate consistently denied human rights violations. Against this backdrop, the latest report from Asian NGO Network on National Human Rights Institutions institutionally establishes, through systematic study, human rights’ worsening scenarios in Bangladesh. It is shattering for Bangladesh’s National Human Right Commission which the report finds far behind the actual mandate. The ANNI Report...
