Dealing with thalassemia
The recently published National Thalassemia Survey 2024 revealed an alarming development on the health front: 11.4 per cent of the country's population are thalassemia carriers. Based on this rate, approximately 19.38 million of Bangladesh's 170 million people are thalassemia carriers. This makes the prevalence of thalassemia carriers in Bangladesh relatively...
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Why this turmoil in garment sector
The recent labour unrest in the industrial belts in and around the capital city including Savar, Ashulia and Gazipur that led to the general holiday or closure of some 219 garment factories till Thursday last surprised many. It is not only garment factories but pharmaceutical, shoe and other industries have...
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No campus politics, please!
Once the cradle of politics, the University of Dhaka (DU) now wants to get rid of politics. It is time that decides the utility of almost everything both in individual and collective life. The toy a child holds dear to his/her heart has no part in adulthood. But politics cannot...
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Prioritising operation of Jamuna Fertiliser factory
The seven-month closure of Jamuna Fertiliser Company Ltd., the country's largest urea producer, due to gas shortage is a matter of grave concern. This shutdown not only poses a significant threat to the livelihood of thousands of workers but also endangers the agricultural sector where farmers need fertiliser for production...
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Protest to prosperity
The transition from protest to prosperity in developing democracies often showcases the extraordinary evolution of student activists, who shift from fervent political activism to impactful social entrepreneurship. Initially, these activists are known for their passionate actions and vocal demands for systemic change. They gain attention for their commitment to challenging...
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