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Chiroranjan Sarker

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Why government faces challenges with oil-related issues?
soybean oil

Politics and Bureaucracy

Wed, 18 Dec 24

Why government faces challenges with oil-related issues?

The crisis regarding edible oil continues to persist. On December 9, when there was a sudden shortage of bottled soybean oil in the market, the government decided to raise the price by 8 taka per liter. As a result, the price of one liter of bottled soybean oil has now been set at 175 taka, while the price of loose soybean oil is 157 taka. The price of loose soybean oil has increased from 149 taka per liter to 157 taka. The price of loose palm oil has also risen from 149 taka to 157 taka per liter. However, soybean oil is unavailable at these prices. Most shops in various parts of the capital are unable to supply bottled soybean oil, and there is a kind of chaos regarding loose soybean oil. Traders are charging arbitrary prices for loose soybean oil, with some selling it for as much as 200 taka per liter.

Why political parties seek state reform rather than themselves?
নির্বাচন কমিশন

Politics and Bureaucracy

Tue, 10 Dec 24

Why political parties seek state reform rather than themselves?

Politics controls everything in our lives. Yet, with blindfolded eyes, we manage to control politics to some extent. This mutual control is like an illusion or magic, the fog of which has narrowed our vision. With each passing day, it narrows even more. We, the common people, are drifting along with the current, not moving towards greater awareness. As the surrounding system gradually changes, we find ourselves in a situation where, despite being victims of various issues, our voices of opposition are steadily diminishing. Although this is natural! Even when we examine the market, we forget to scrutinize the context of our social lives and surroundings. There are always a few exceptions, whose outcries we prefer to see as "breaking news," yet we never want to imagine ourselves facing their situations.

Muntaha's murder reminds stark degradation of humanity
Muntaha's murder reminds stark degradation of humanity

State and Politics

Thu, 14 Nov 24

Muntaha's murder reminds stark degradation of humanity

Five-year-old Muntaha. Red lipstick on her lips. A smile on her face. Shiny black hair down to her shoulders. Her charming eyes gazing fixedly. She is dressed in a purple outfit. Such a bright and beautiful child, Muntaha Akter's photo spread across social media, particularly Facebook. Seven days after her disappearance, her body was found near her home. The child's body had been buried in a muddy pond. Muntaha's home was in the village of Birdal Bhararifoud, in the Kanaighat Upazila of Sylhet.

Our economy and the nobel in economics
Our economy and the nobel in economics

Economics

Thu, 24 Oct 24

Our economy and the nobel in economics

Since the change in power, a climate of uncertainty has pervaded the country. Instability is evident in law enforcement and administration, affecting the economy. There is a state of paralysis in business and trade, which has been ongoing even before the interim government took office. While businesses are closing one after another, the amount of non-performing loans is rising.

Uncontrolled Market: Who holds the responsibility?
Uncontrolled Market: Who holds the responsibility?

Politics and Bureaucracy

Wed, 9 Oct 24

Uncontrolled Market: Who holds the responsibility?

The prices of essential goods are not coming under control at all. The prices of rice, lentils, oil, fish, meat, sugar, and eggs are rising, and now the prices of vegetables have also skyrocketed. The cost of vegetables is jumping rapidly, leaving the general public in distress. After the fall of the Awami League government, there was a sudden drop in vegetable prices, which brought joy to many. People thought happiness had returned, but this situation did not last even two days. Citing rain and floods as excuses, the prices of various vegetables surged even higher than before. Currently, prices in the fresh market are out of control for almost all products without any apparent reason. Most vegetables are now priced at 80 to 100 takas per kilogram. As a result, limited-income consumers are struggling as they enter the market with their bags. There are growing questions among buyers about who is controlling the market, or if anyone is in control at all. Some have even started reminiscing about the better days of the past.