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Such a terrible incident should not happen again
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.
Control the use of plastic
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.
Eliminate the fragile state of government research in health sector
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.
Clear confusion between partial consensus and differing opinions
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.
Free students from long vacations' trap
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.
WASA CBAs must show sense of responsibility
The CBA (Collective Bargaining Authority) is the organization representing employees and workers to exchange opinions between the workers and the owners. The CBAs play very important role in national institutions and factories. Dhaka WASA has only a few CBAs working under the Department of Labour. They perform their duties as per their convenience and are present at office seldom, some are absent all the days of the month. Some come to the office two or four days a month and of course late. Even though this trend continues after the political changes, they receive their salaries on time at the end of the month. They are all leaders of the pro-BNP workers' union of Dhaka WASA.
Announce DUCSU poll schedule apace
DUCSU and Hall Sangsad elections were last held in 2019 which were questionable during the Awami League government. The doggedness of the university authorities that time could not meet the expectations of the 43,000 students of Dhaka University who were hopeful and enthusiastic about the polls held after almost 28 years.
Don’t increase public discontent by raising soybean oil prices
The new Bengali year did not turn out to be very auspicious for Bangladeshis. The day before Pohela Boishakh (the Bengali New Year), gas prices were raised; the day after, the price of soybean oil increased. Gas prices for new industries went up by 33 percent, and soybean oil rose by Tk 14 per liter. On Tuesday (April 15), Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin made this announcement. After a meeting reviewing the overall situation regarding edible oil imports and supply, the commerce adviser told reporters that the government increased the price of soybean oil in the domestic market based on reduced subsidies, the need to boost revenue collection, and international market prices. However, he stated that this price hike is temporary. He claimed that with increased supply and competition in the market, prices could be brought down in the near future.
Don't trigger inflation by raising gas prices
There had been murmurs for several months that gas prices would rise. Due to a gas shortage, many industries had to shut down last winter. Small and medium-sized factories lacked the confidence to invest. The government and industrialists held many discussions over the matter. Yet, without resolving the gas crisis, the government has increased gas prices by 33%. On Sunday (April 13), the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced the new prices during a press briefing. There is no doubt that this price hike will fuel inflation.
Let humans have compassion for all living beings
Since ancient times, humans have survived by coexisting with all living beings and nature. Without compassion for other creatures, humanity itself will not survive on this planet. Under the powerful grip of capitalism, humans are destroying all forms of life and nature—ultimately paving the way for their own destruction. Australian moral philosopher Peter Singer said that the truest test of a person's morality lies in how much care they show for other living beings. If we could show compassion to other creatures, we would likely be more caring toward ourselves as well. Love, empathy, and kindness must not remain confined only to our own family, community, nation, or race—they must expand to all realms of life. Only then can humans truly achieve humanity.
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