No need for ship-breaking
When the latest annual Review of Maritime Transport published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) observes that Bangladesh was a burying ground for more than one-fourth of the world's total tonnage of vessels meant for demolition in 1971, it should not elate the nation. The share...
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When sugar tastes bitter
The pitiable state of a state-owned sugar mill has been highlighted in a report published in the last Sunday's issue of a leading vernacular daily of the country. The management of Rajshahi Sugar Mills, according to the report, is now forcing their workers and employees to accept sugar in lieu...
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Danger from LNG and CNG cylinders
The death of a child from cylinder blast in a kitchen at Dhalpur, Jatrabari has caused bleeding to many a heart. Six more people there were also injured. But it was the small soul that instantly perished under the impact of the gas explosion. There is no knowing if the...
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Deluxe trains from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar
This letter is in reference to an article published in November 18 issue of the Financial Express, titled "Move on to launch Dhaka-Cox's Bazar deluxe trains to lure tourists".The article mentioned that the government has taken an initiative to launch a luxury train service especially targeting tourists. This train will...
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Adequate sleep necessary for healthy life
Life has become very hectic in the 21st century. It's possibly the most tiring for residents of Dhaka. Most employers in Dhaka, Chattogram and others claim that they are following eight-hour workdays. In reality, most of their employees work between nine to 10 hours. Then there is traffic congestion. In...
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