Editorial
Who bears the responsibility for this disgrace?
To begin with, the politicians in our nation are accountable for this disgrace. I will refrain from naming any particular party; the primary responsibility for child abuse in Bangladesh rests with the senior leaders of all political factions. However, it is shameful that they neither take nor acknowledge this responsibility. I am attributing blame to politicians in light of the rape and murder of child Ramisa in Mirpur. The immediate response to this might be, 'Will politicians go from door to door to protect children?' In a civilized political framework, there is no necessity for politicians to go door to door to safeguard children; if educated and aware individuals with a sense of civic duty and state customs are nurtured, they will become the guardians of their own moral compass. Another response might be, do educated individuals not commit crimes? Certainly, they do; however, genuinely educated individuals do not resort to violence, whether physical or verbal. This is our misfortune, a disgraceful failure on the part of our politicians. The education system in Bangladesh could arguably be considered one of the most inadequate education systems globally at this time.
Please, save our children
For those of us who work in the newsroom, writing and editing news daily, reports of death are quite manageable. Furthermore, news concerning ten other subjects often condenses into a single report. Natural deaths seldom make headlines unless a prominent individual passes away, prompting extensive coverage. Accompanying these death reports are numerous condolence messages, with lengthy fifty-sentence tributes added to ten-sentence news articles. From the multitude of condolence messages received, a selection must be made, considering the word count limitations.
‘Thucydides Trap’: Fall of United States and rise of China
Ultimately, Trump was compelled to travel to Beijing. The US president, who was consistently losing allies in the realm of global politics, found himself with no alternative.
Third Terminal: An Unnecessary Tk48 crore project for 'Two-a-penny'?
Given that the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is responsible for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and the management of the Third Terminal project, their involvement has garnered significant media attention.
Collusion to undermine the online bus ticketing system!
Arafat Siddiqui, an officer at BBC Media Action, purchased a ticket from Hanif Paribahan via shohoz.com on March 15 for a trip scheduled at 9:30 pm to Naogaon on March 19. However, at 8 am on March 19, he received a notification from Shojhod.com indicating that Hanif Paribahan had canceled the trip.
Policies must be developed with ‘digital sovereignty’ in mind
Recently, the French government has made the decision to cease the use of US-owned platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft’s Meet, along with other similar "online video conferencing platforms" within government offices. The decision indicates that France aims to eliminate the use of video conferencing software from the US or any foreign nation across all levels of government and the private sector by the year 2027. Officials stated that numerous sensitive and significant state matters are being discussed on these platforms, and the data from these discussions is stored on US servers, which compromises France’s digital sovereignty. Simultaneously, it was announced that France will spearhead efforts to promote the implementation of a coordinated 'digital sovereignty' policy among European Union member states. In a related development, another European nation, Austria, has declared its intention to gradually phase out the use of Microsoft’s Office software, opting instead to adopt its own Office suite universally. This decision has been made by the royal family.
Tarique Rahman, beware of toadies
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is currently receiving an outpouring of congratulations due to his imminent assumption of the role of Prime Minister of Bangladesh within the next day or two. We extend our congratulations to Tarique Rahman on this significant occasion of becoming the leader of the nation, following the party's substantial victory in the national elections. However, as a professional journalist, I feel it is my responsibility to highlight a crucial aspect of national politics. As a conscientious citizen, I wish to avoid witnessing any future head of government being perceived as a 'disrespectful' figure by the conclusion of their term. I understand that such discussions may not be well-received in the current climate. While it is certainly gratifying to hear words of commendation today, I seek to hear something more substantial, as my professional obligation is to convey the truth with clarity and precision.
Why did students of 2 universities clash over spitting
The latest example of our moral decline as a nation is the clash between students of two universities over a spitting incident. In this clash, more than two hundred people were injured and property worth around 300 million taka was destroyed. In recent times, many such incidents have been occurring in Bangladesh where trivial matters have led to violent confrontations, often causing loss of lives. Only a few days ago, one person was killed and fifty others were injured in a clash between two groups in Brahmanbaria over a ludo game. But can university students behave the same way as ordinary people? Society looks up to university students with respect—where is that respect now?
Formulate sound marketing policies for potato traders
Every business is a form of human service and is connected with principles and ethics; but throughout the ages and across countries, it has been seen that many traders engage in dishonest practices in the hope of making extra profit. In the end, they only harm themselves. Instead of profit, they face loss. This not only harms them personally but also affects the public, because every commodity is linked to a section of people.
Do not evict floating hawkers from DU without alternative arrangements
The crowd of floating hawkers is not only the fate of Dhaka University (DU) but also a grim reality for the entire Dhaka city. As there are no suitable employment opportunities in rural areas, helpless people flock to the capital. They try to survive by doing whatever work they can. The easiest way is some small business, which we identify as floating hawking.