Views Bangladesh
A terrible incident occurred in the history of Bangladesh on April 24, 2013. An eight-story building called Rana Plaza collapsed near the Savar bus stand around 8:45 am. The building that housed a garment factory, became the topic of discussion in an instant all over the globe.
Walking down any street in Dhaka, you'll see heaps of used plastic lying along the roadside. Drains and manholes are covered in plastic. The canals are filled with it. Rivers surrounding Dhaka — Buriganga, Turag, Shitalakshya, Balu, Dhaleshwari — all have piles of plastic waste accumulating. This scene is replicated across the country. Even agricultural lands in remote areas are blanketed in plastic. People once used to grow vegetables around their homes; in many villages, this is no longer possible as the soil is now covered with plastic.
In the modern world, knowledge is power, and for gaining and advancing in any field, substantial research is essential. Without research, knowledge cannot be generated. Without knowledge, real solutions to problems are not possible. However, in Bangladesh, research is inadequate in almost every sector. There is very little research in areas like education, health, science, and society. This is one of the main reasons our nation is lagging behind.
Since the time of the mass uprising, the slogan “State reform is needed” has echoed. The fascist, autocratic structure of the state must be changed. To initiate state reform, Dr Muhammad Yunus, after taking charge of the interim government on 8 August, formed six reform commissions to work on different sectors of the state.
Our society and state becoming intolerant-inhuman, violent and brutal day by day which can be seen clearly like the daylight. Killings-murders-rapes-suicides are rampant. Recently, the murder of children by parents has added insult to the injury.
The official academic calendar for 2024 lists 76 days of holidays. However, education insiders argue that the actual number is much higher. One key reason is that classes are suspended in thousands of schools during public exams like the SSC, though these closures aren’t reflected in the annual schedule.