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Tea workers deserve better

The proposed $2.0-million project for the welfare of tea workers of three districts in Sylhet division is a laudable initiative in prospect. Tea workers have remained a fringe population ever since the start of plantation of tea gardens in this part of the world during the colonial period. They live...

The unstoppable caravan of migrants

As has been observed by the recent issue of an international English news magazine, one third of the Latin Americans are all set to emigrate from their countries to the affluent ones as early as the current year. Their destinations include the USA, the UK and a few other West...

UN's peacekeeping role

In the present conflict-stricken world -- both from within and beyond - the United Nations is increasingly in need of being more focused in dealing with and mitigating the multifaceted discords than perhaps it was ever felt so urgently necessary. These conflicts, often threatening the lives of millions of people,...

Flaws in DU enrolment test

Many of the candidates who appeared in Ka (a) unit admission test at Dhaka University on September 20, missed the option to solve a physics question. The Bangla question paper did not contain a term 'initial velocity' (Adibeg), which was there in the English version. So, many did not notice...

For better tourism industry

As many countries have attained prosperity by promoting their tourism industry, Bangladesh, too, has a potential to develop this sector. The country has natural gifts for tourism. By attracting international tourists who visit South and Southeast Asia in Bangladesh's neighbourhood, the country has the scope to create more jobs, earn...

Student counselling services

A student faces pressure of becoming the best among classmates, and attaining the best career but family and society hardly care about physical and mental state of the young boy or girl. In this context, student health and counselling services may be useful in making them determined and strong. Such...

To remain free from corruption

We meet many people who express frustration at widespread corruption in society. They feel bad about being victims of corruption and they are concerned about their children's future. We also see some others who do not mind corruption but regret whenever they themselves suffer for it. This group just blames...