Ensuring urgent fuel supply to power plants
Severe load-shedding in the northern and northeastern districts including also Dhaka over the past few days has been causing enormous public suffering. The problems causing the disruptions in smooth power supply are, however, inherited from the immediate past government. The shutting down of all the operational units of Dinajpur's 525-MW...
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Dhaka's traffic nightmares
Traffic has now become the worst nightmare of the commuters in the capital city. Technology such as Google map helps residents navigate the city to some extent but the fact is that no matter what route one takes, people will sooner or later end up in endless gridlock. It is...
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Archiving the July mass uprising
How many people died and how many were injured during the nationwide students' movement is a serious question that requires accurate answers for obvious reasons. So far, it is known that at least 757 people have died in police firing, violence, and clashes in the Student Against Discrimination movement between...
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Beyond Numbers: How the world selects leaders
The education system in Bangladesh emphasises test results, creating a stark contrast with the often bewildering experience of job recruitment. Imagine a fresh graduate walking into a recruiter's office, clutching their academic transcripts like a lifeline, only to discover that the real test is just beginning. My experience with the...
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Tackling plastic pollution
Plastic has become an integral part of modern life with its use in manufacture of everyday items such as bottles, mugs, buckets, chairs, tables, pots, children's toys, jars, and even vehicles. Its versatility and durability have undeniably made our lives more convenient. However, this convenience comes at environmental and health...
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