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Why did students of 2 universities clash over spitting
Why did students of 2 universities clash over spitting

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
potato traders

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
Do not evict floating hawkers from DU without alternative arrangements

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.

Ensure complete safety of metro rail operation
 metro rail operation

Ensure complete safety of metro rail operation

Bangladesh has become such a death trap that no one knows when or how someone might die. A pedestrian was walking along the road when suddenly a heavy object fell on his head, causing his instant death. Such a horrific accident occurred this Sunday (26 October) noon in front of the Bangladesh Agricultural Institute near the Farmgate station. The bearing pad (a heavy object) of a metro line loosened and fell, killing a pedestrian named Abul Kalam on the spot. The weight of the heavy object was about 140–150 kilograms.

Let tree’s friend Badsha Mia be our beacon of light
Badsha Mia

Let tree’s friend Badsha Mia be our beacon of light

Trees give us flowers, fruits, oxygen, and wood—they only give, taking nothing in return. Like trees, Badsha Mia is a selfless man. He is a friend of trees. Though his profession is day labour, his passion is planting trees. For the past 20 years, he has been planting saplings at his own expense along roadsides, in markets and village squares, at Eid grounds, mosques, and school fields. Now the people of the area eat the fruits of the trees he planted. Travellers find peace and comfort resting in their shade. The locals affectionately call him “Tree’s Friend Badsha.”

Take concerns of int'l human rights organisations seriously on human rights protection
 human rights

Take concerns of int'l human rights organisations seriously on human rights protection

Since the mass uprising, we have been witnessing alarming incidents of human rights violations in Bangladesh. Alongside abductions and killings, indiscriminate arrests of Awami League leaders and activists are taking place. Even without specific allegations, many have been detained merely for being supporters of the Awami League. People are being harassed by being labelled as Awami League members. Although the party itself has not been banned, all its activities have been prohibited. Expressing concern over these issues and urging for immediate steps to prevent further human rights violations within the short time left before the election, six international human rights organisations have written to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.

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