Domestic helps deserve better
Abuse of women and children is an affront to any society having an iota of self-respect. It is an abhorrent crime and is doubly embarrassing for a nation firmly committed to fulfilling the basic needs of its citizens. According to the 2022 survey report by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics,...
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Challenges interim govt. faces
Political instability evidently impacts business and growth. The economy that Bangladesh's interim government inherited from the past authoritarian regime was already a severely mauled and malfunctioning one. Even so, as the incumbent interim government is now in charge, it has to accept the blame, vicariously though, for anything going wrong...
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Potential of mustard oil
This country has witnessed from time to time what in plain Bangla is called 'tel nie telesmati' (oily magic!), courtesy of importers and refiners of cooking oil such as soybean and palm oil, the two most affordable varieties. Much as the government may have tried to contain the unpredictability of...
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Hidden hunger: A silent crisis
Despite progress in reducing poverty and improving food security, Bangladesh still faces hidden hunger - a deficiency in essential vitamins and minerals. Unlike visible starvation, this malnutrition remains masked by diets that provide enough calories but lack nutrients. This silent crisis threatens public health, economic growth, and sustainable development.Hidden hunger...
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Economic potential of dried fish
Alongside fresh fish, dried fish has also become favourite with both the rich and the poor. The process of drying fish-either by sun-drying or air-drying in a controlled environment-removes moisture, preserving it for later consumption. This process is known as fish drying, and the resulting product is called dried fish.Dried...
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