Why measures fail to halt price hike
The fixation of prices for essential commodities like eggs and chicken by the interim government has brought little relief to consumers, as these items cannot be purchased at the government-fixed prices anywhere in the city markets. The prices of eggs, instead of declining, have increased by up to Tk 10...
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Rumour mill on CHT violence
The tension and rumour over killing of a suspected motorcycle thief in mob beating at Dighinala of Khagrachhari in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) has led to further violence involving clashes between the tribal people and Bengali people living in those areas. As it was coloured as a clash between...
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Dealing with CHT conflicts
At a time when sobriety, tolerance and logic should have prevailed over impulsiveness, intolerance and irrationality, society has turned into a psychological tinderbox. It is flaring up anywhere anytime, consuming not just the target victims but also other innocent people. The psychological morbidity is unfolding in myriad ways. Worst, it...
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CU's central library needs renovation
The Chittagong University library is one of the largest libraries in Bangladesh, housing more than four million books. Unfortunately, many of these books are covered in dust and left in poor condition. Students often cannot find the books they need because there is no proper catalogue in place. The cyber...
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University degrees and quality issues
The primary goal of a university degree is to cultivate students' practical knowledge, skills, and creative thinking. However, higher education in our country is increasingly viewed as outdated, with many institutions merely awarding degrees without providing quality education. If educational institutions fail to deliver meaningful learning experiences, degrees become essentially...
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