Transport Syndicate
Dismantle the syndicate to bring down onion prices
Whether it's fish, meat, or vegetables, onions are essential in cooking. Recently, there has been sudden instability in the wholesale and retail markets for onions. Just as the temperature increases when mercury is heated, similarly, the price of onions, which costs 28 Taka per kilogram to produce, has now nearly reached 150 Taka per kilogram. The price of this commodity has more than doubled in just a few days, causing even greater hardship for people.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
No country can reduce accidents by widening roads
Road accidents have evolved into a national crisis, and it's crucial to recognise that the malaise on the roads isn't solely a technical issue; it's deeply intertwined with politics. Given the close ties between many leaders in the transport sector and the government, there's a widespread belief that controlling transport syndicates is nearly impossible. However, if the government genuinely aims to curb accidents, it has the power to rein in these syndicates through effective measures.
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