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Independent media, safety, security of journalists

At a time when newspapers, known as the Press, before radio and television came into being, used to have an aura of their own during the colonial British period or the Pakistani regime. Admittedly, that aura started to fade in independent Bangladesh. What once in journalistic parlance was the Free...

Can Bangkok Summit revamp BIMSTEC?

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has long been regarded as a promising regional organisation, bringing together seven nations-Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, and Bhutan-around the Bay of Bengal. Despite its potential, BIMSTEC has often been criticised for its slow progress and...

Transport operators won't listen to reason

This Eid-ul-Fitr is going to draw bigger homebound crowds at the bus and launch terminals, railway stations and airports. One of the reasons for this is that the government and private company employees, students and others will be enjoying longer Eid holidays this year. So, more people will leave Dhaka...

Overuse of pesticides concerning

The indiscriminate use of harmful pesticides in Bangladesh's agricultural sector has reached alarming levels due to pressure to maximise yields and fierce market competition. Reports suggest that many farmers, in their bid for rapid and abundant harvests, are applying excessive amounts of pesticides without adhering to proper guidelines. This reckless...

Danger of counterfeit currency

During Eid, the volume of transactions and shopping increases significantly. Taking advantage of this opportunity, a dishonest group tries to circulate counterfeit notes in the market thereby deceiving the general public and causing financial losses.Recently, Bangladesh Bank has announced that no new notes will be released in the market for...

Beware of fake tutor-giving platforms

Private tutor platforms have become increasingly popular among university students and parents seeking qualified educators. Many talented yet financially struggling students depend on tutoring jobs to support their education, while parents turn to these platforms to find competent teachers for their children. However, some unethical and fraudulent platforms exploit this...