Combating public health threat from new drug-resistant fungus
When the reports of drug-resistant strains of different bacteria have been a cause for concern among the health professionals and informed section of the public, new research findings about drug resistant fungi are coming. In this connection, a fresh study done by the ICDDR,B, a noted Dhaka-based international research body...
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The slippery slope of power
The first steps of any new government are often taken under the weight of expectation. As the administration under Tarique Rahman begins to implement its electoral promises, particularly through the rollout of family cards and the waiver of agricultural loans, it suggests an effort to respond quickly to those expectations....
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Impact of climate change on agriculture
In agrarian Bangladesh, agriculture is more than a profession; it is the foundation of livelihood for millions and a key pillar of the national economy. Yet this vital sector now stands at risk due to the growing impacts of climate change. Globally, temperatures have risen significantly since the pre-industrial era,...
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Breathing poison in capital
Whenever the list of the world's most polluted cities is published, Dhaka is almost always near the top. The Air Quality Index frequently records unhealthy or even hazardous levels, especially in winter when the air feels thick and heavy. Yet we have grown used to it. We check the AQI,...
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Will new govt fix the chaotic public transport?
People in Dhaka and across the country are exasperated by the chaotic, inefficient public transport system. Previous governments failed to develop an efficient system. Abrupt and disjointed measures meant to fix public transport only made things more chaotic. As a result, mobility for regular commuters is costly in time, safety...
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