Controversy over rice varieties should end
The row over 'miniket' and 'jeerashail' has turned uglier with the ministry of commerce (MoC) revoking the directive of the Directorate of National Consumers' Right Protection (DNCRP). Here, the bone of contention is the fictitious name given to rice after cutting and polishing coarser varieties like BRRI Dhan 28 manifestly...
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Transport owners' tyranny must go
The interim government had given transport owners a six-month ultimatum to remove all unfit vehicles from the roads. To facilitate this transition, the transport owners were even offered soft loans so that they can replace their rundown fleets with newer, safer vehicles. However, despite these incentives and the ample time...
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Lifestyle modification in cancer prevention
Cancer has become a pressing public health issue in Bangladesh, with thousands being diagnosed and losing their lives to the disease every year. What is particularly unfortunate is that many people remain unaware of how to prevent cancer, even though a significant number of cases can be avoided through basic...
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Getting rid of the culture of sycophancy
Sycophancy-insincere flattery aimed at gaining personal advantage from superiors, wealthy individuals, or leaders-is unfortunately widespread in our society, particularly in the political arena and within the civil service. This hypocritical practice undermines fair processes, leads to biased outcomes, and ultimately harms the nation.Political activists and civil bureaucrats often indulge in...
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