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Correct picture on food situation essential

Over the past six months, farmers and their croplands have been subjected to more adversities than they possibly can bear up with. These include the recent floods, preceded by downpour of March-April and the unrelenting pandemic which have had their effects on the lives of farmers and the crops they...

Meeting the challenges facing plastic industry

It took rather too long for the government to finalise a plastic and packaging policy. Though still awaiting the government's nod, the draft appears to have addressed the key issues that in the absence of a well regulated system have for long been a cause for serious public worry about...

Public service vs responsible citizenship

More than 11,000 out of 15,000 hospital beds meant for Covid-19 patients remain vacant whereas thousands of corona-infected people are struggling at home. This is a proof of the level of public trust in the country's healthcare system.The recent rise in the number of the poor, as studies indicate, just...

Second wave before vaccine?

The report that India has overtaken Brazil as the second most coronavirus-infected country after the United States is alarming for Bangladesh as a neighbouring country. Even if the border is sealed, Bangladesh faces risks like that of India, in view of cultural similarities. We've read that many people in Bangladesh's...

Supports for small businesses

While big businesses, if not all, lose a lot of money during the pandemic, the smaller players have suffered more in terms of loss of opportunities of millions and facing existential crisis. However, most of the small businesses reportedly could not get benefits from official stimulus packages. In countries like...

Clear air law soon

It's reported that a new law will be framed to ensure clear air in the country. Bangladesh, despite being a rare delta on earth and having very fertile land for cultivation and growing plants, our environment has been threatened for some reasons. Dhaka and other cities are at higher risk...

Facing Facebook

The Facebook has reportedly agreed to duly pay tax in Bangladesh. There was confusion about how the global social media company earns revenue in Bangladesh and if it pays tax. Payment of tax by companies like Facebook is essential also because their activities have to be transparent.Fcebook chief Mark Zuckerberg...

Obesity during pandemic

There are claims showing research findings in the West that people with obesity are more vulnerable to coronavirus infection. That might not have been a matter of concern in our country where obesity is still not a major problem. Of course, there is a rising trend of obesity among the...