Editorial Views
Ensure protection of individual's personal information
In this era of modern technology and neo-capitalism, information is not only the source of all power, in many cases it is more frightening than deadly weapons. Just as state secrets are crucial and sensitive, so too are personal secrets. If any personal information is disclosed without the knowledge of the individual, it not only causes embarrassment but can also endanger their very existence. National identity numbers, phone numbers, bank accounts or health-related information are strictly private and considered highly sensitive. These are inseparably linked to a person’s existence; yet in this age of online technology, personal information is at constant risk. This insecurity is a new reality.
Allegations of irregularities in admission under ‘education quota’ undesirable
For admission to class XI in the upcoming academic year (2025-26), after three rounds of selection, the admission process in colleges and madrasas began on 7 September and will continue until 14 September. Classes will start from 15 September. Yet, even before the process is over, allegations of irregularities have emerged regarding two types of ‘education quota’ in class XI admission. Concerned parties say that due to misuse of quotas many meritorious students will be deprived.
Random use of antibiotics should be stopped
Antibiotics are life-saving drugs. Again, if this antibiotic is used incorrectly and unmethodically, it can cause damage to the body. Most of the misuse of antibiotics is seen in underdeveloped countries and unfortunately, Bangladesh has topped the list. Many people in Bangladesh, especially low-income people, buy and consume antibiotics from pharmacies or markets without consulting a doctor without having any idea that as a result their bodies are becoming resistant to antibiotics. People even are not aware about the consequences that no medicine will cure their illness in future. Studies have shown that essential medicines and widely used antibiotics have lost more than 50 percent of their effectiveness all over the globe which is a matter of grave concern.
Where message of peace in changing world order
In the face of an intense movement led by ‘Gen Z’, Nepal’s Prime Minister resigned, and soon afterwards a strong anti-government movement erupted in France. ‘Gen Z’ led the movement in Nepal, while the protests in France are being led by the leftists. Yesterday nearly 200,000 protesters took to the streets. Across the country, they declared a ‘block everything’ movement. As a result, there was widespread clashes between protesters and French law enforcement. People lifted rubbish bins from the streets and hurled them at the police. Countless vehicles were set on fire. According to international media reports, to bring the protests under control the French government deployed 80,000 police across the country. Around 500 people have been arrested. More than a hundred were injured.
A peaceful DUCSU election expected
Today, 9 September, the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election is going to be held. Voting will start at 8am and continue until 3pm. If everything goes smoothly, the results will be known by this evening.
Why govt condemn only instead of ensuring justice
There can be no doubt about how dire the law-and-order situation in the country has become. Almost every day incidents of attacks, vandalism, mugging, extortion, murder, mob violence and various other law violations are taking place somewhere in the country, and instead of taking strong legal action against these, the government is issuing condemnations and protests. Is condemnation and protest really the duty of the government?
Ensure dignity and safety of journalists
With each passing day, the situation for Bangladesh’s media seems to be growing ever more alarming. On the one hand, journalists face declining financial security in their professional lives; on the other, their safety, dignity and honour are not ensured. In many cases, journalists in this country now suffer neglect at every step. Since the mass uprising, we have witnessed several incidents where journalists have been beaten, insulted and humiliated in public. Recently, we saw a journalist assaulted inside a courtroom, in front of a judge — an incident that has left us deeply shocked. As a nation, where are we heading?
How was crores of taka’s fuel spent when Nagar Bhaban closed
Cars did not run; but fuel was spent—fuel worth crores of taka. Such an affair could be considered ghostly; but surely no invisible force was driving the Nagar Bhaban cars in the capital. They were driven by the officials of the institution. But the question is, why were they driving during the 40 days it was closed?
Why current govt buying cars for next govt’s ministers
The interim government has decided to purchase in advance the cars that the ministers of the government that will come to power after the 13th National Parliament elections in February next year (2026).
Resolve the crisis over textbook printing in advance
Last year there was chaos over textbook printing. Because of delays in changing the curriculum and printing textbooks, students had to wait three to four months to get their books. In some schools, students received books in the middle of the year.