Missed opportunity for police reform
The recently approved Police Commission Ordinance stands as a missed opportunity to reform a critically important institution, with its final version betraying a deliberate unwillingness to loosen the government's control over law enforcement. By stripping away provisions that would have allowed the commission to recommend recruitment, promotion and posting of...
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Global scrutiny of agricultural trade
International trade in agricultural products has remained static over the last few years, as reflected in global export trends. The combined share of these products is still less than one-tenth of the international merchandise trade. Nevertheless, the rule on trade in agricultural products has been a contentious issue in the...
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Traders raise oil price defying govt order
As the saying goes, old habits die hard. This is particularly true for market manipulators in Bangladesh, who have once again resorted to their familiar tactic of creating artificial crises to drive up the prices of essential commodities such as edible oil and onions.In a move that reflects brazen contempt...
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Time to re-imagine jute
Jute, frequently known as the "golden fiber," has been part of the identity of Bangladesh for centuries. However, nowadays jute is not just a traditional crop. It has the potential to be the future of our economy, our environment and our international position. With the world transitioning towards sustainability, Bangladesh...
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Introducing e-health services at CU
At the University of Chittagong, around 30,000 students are currently enrolled. Unfortunately, for a long time, students had to cope with a lack of an organised and comprehensive healthcare system. The university's sole medical center faces a shortage of experienced doctors, limited availability of medicines, and insufficient ambulance services, all...
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