Editorial
Let individualism flourish through our culture and tradition
The customs, traditions, beliefs, rituals, art, literature, food habits, clothing, and languages of people throughout the generations - in short, everything that has been underway for hundreds of thousands of years of a country and a nation is part of its heritage. Among all these, some special unique features carry the unique identity of the people of a country and nation - they are part of the special heritage. No nation wants to destroy these traditions. Otherwise, the identity of a nation is erased. We also have some such traditions - our Baul songs, Pohela Boishakh, winter pithas, shital pati, rickshaws, etc. Some of our traditions have been recognized as world heritage by the United Nations Cultural Organization UNESCO - Sompur Bihar, Sundarbans, Shital Pati in Sylhet, Baul songs, the Bagherhat shat gumbos masjid, Jamdani, Dhaka's rickshaws and rickshaw paintings, Iftar, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's March 7 speech.
Take immediate action to control bird flu
With Eid approaching, bird flu has been detected in the country. The virus was identified at a government poultry farm in Jashore. This marks the return of bird flu to Bangladesh since it was last detected in 2018, raising concerns among farmers.
Pay workers' salaries before Eid
It is a sad reality that many factories fail to pay workers their salaries and bonuses before Eid. This has become a recurring issue in Bangladesh's garment industry in recent years. Workers who spend the entire year sewing clothes for others often find themselves unable to buy new clothes for themselves before Eid. Over the past week, protests have been taking place in various garment factories demanding unpaid wages and Eid bonuses.
Keep the roads safe during Eid journey
Eid holidays began today, and the Eid journey started from yesterday afternoon. People from Dhaka are traveling in large groups to their villages. Unfortunately, news of road accidents has already started coming in. By yesterday afternoon, reports from the media confirmed that at least five people lost their lives in separate accidents in different districts.
Reduce poverty rate, increase food security
A visit to the Karwan Bazar area of Dhaka makes it clear how much the poverty rate and food insecurity have increased recently in the country. Wholesale vendors bring various vegetables to Karwan Bazar from different parts of the country. When some of these vegetables are spoiled or slightly damaged, they are bought at a lower price and many people arrange them in rows to sell. Recently, there has been an increasing crowd of buyers and sellers in that area. The crowd is also growing behind the trucks of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB). In the past, only low-income people used to stand in line at the TCB trucks, but now it is apparent that many middle-class people are also standing there. It is said that many middle-class people used to feel ashamed to buy products from TCB trucks, but now they feel no shame. Where the family cannot survive, what’s the use of feeling ashamed?
Stop extortion at every level
It is no secret that many businesses in Bangladesh rely on extortion. This has been a terrible cycle of corruption in Bangladesh for a long time. Successive governments come and go; but the pattern of extortion remains the same. When various reforms are being carried out in the state after the popular July uprising, it was hoped that extortion would also decrease somewhat; but there is no sign of a decrease, in some cases it has even increased. A businessman in Dhaka recently told the media, “Earlier, extortion had to be paid to one person, now it has to be paid to four or five people.”
Increase awareness in tuberculosis detection, take steps to eliminate the disease
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about TB and take effective measures for its eradication. Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious infectious disease worldwide, but it is preventable and curable with the right treatment
Stop gang rivalry and violence
We are aware of the rise of gang rivalry and violence in various regions of Bangladesh. Recently, this has become a matter of serious concern. Over time, gangs have become highly active in different areas of Dhaka. Gangs are also active in various divisions, districts, and upazilas outside Dhaka, especially among the youth and adolescents. These gangs are involved in various crimes, including drug consumption. Extortion, theft, harassing the general public, and engaging in physical fights with firearms and sharp weapons are some of their typical activities. Besides being involved in various crimes, they often engage in clashes with rival groups and seek to establish their dominance. Each gang also has its own distinct "tag mark."
More vigilance over Rohingya armed groups needed
The arrest of Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, the head of the Rohingya rebel group Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA), and 10 of his associates raises concerns that more ARSA members are hiding in Bangladesh. This is undoubtedly a warning sign for Bangladesh's security. The issue has been under serious discussion since their arrest in raids at Siddhirganj in Narayanganj and at Notun Bazar in Mymensingh on Monday and Tuesday.
Complete judge appointment process quickly
In Bangladesh, land disputes make up the majority of cases. To resolve land-related disputes, the government established Land Survey Appeal Tribunals for the first time in 54 districts in August 2023. However, news received on Thursday (March 20) revealed that although the tribunals and appeal tribunals have been established, judges have not yet been appointed. As a result, millions of cases are pending in these tribunals. Due to the prolonged delay in resolving cases, several hundred thousand people, both plaintiffs and defendants in nearly four hundred thousand pending cases, are facing harassment.
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