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Why people suffer amid the university demand demonstrations?
Why people suffer amid the university demand demonstrations?

Editorial Views

by Editorial Desk

Thu, 21 Nov 24

Why people suffer amid the university demand demonstrations?

Currently, there are 53 public universities in the country. Among them, students of seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University (DU) have been protesting for the establishment of a full-fledged university, demanding the creation of an independent university. Over the past few weeks, these students have gathered on various roads in Dhaka almost every day, except for weekends and government holidays. This has caused severe traffic jams in those areas and nearby roads, leading to a lot of inconvenience for the public.

Stop using banned polythene
Stop using banned polythene

Editorial Views

by Editorial Desk

Wed, 20 Nov 24

Stop using banned polythene

The discovery of polythene in human history is a significant event. Polythene is something that does not degrade. It does not mix with the soil, nor does it rot. The same polythene can be reused, and new polythene can be made from it. Its use for packaging is easy and inexpensive. Therefore, plastic has been widely used for packaging products. Plastic bags have also become popular in Bangladesh over the last three to four decades. Where people once took bags made of fabrics to the market, now it is no longer necessary. A free plastic bag is given with any purchase.

How many universities are needed in Bangladesh?
How many universities are needed in Bangladesh?

State and Politics

by Amin Al Rasheed

Wed, 20 Nov 24

How many universities are needed in Bangladesh?

The students of Government Titumir College in the capital have called off their movement after the government assured them that a committee would be formed to consider converting the college into a university. The students had been protesting for several days demanding university status for their institution. On Tuesday afternoon, a delegation of the students went to the Secretariat for discussions. During the talks, the government assured them that a committee would be formed within 7 working days to address the demand. Earlier, on Monday, the students had blocked roads and railways throughout the day, causing near paralysis in the capital. There were reports in the media that some of the agitated students threw bricks at moving trains, injuring several people, including children.

Is BRICS equipped to confront its challenges?
Is BRICS equipped to confront its challenges?

Diplomacy

by Simon Mohsin

Tue, 19 Nov 24

Is BRICS equipped to confront its challenges?

Russian President Vladimir Putin closed the BRICS summit, a bloc of developing economies, in the last week of October. Sanctions from the West have been aimed at cutting off Russia's economy from global markets. The conclave was the largest gathering of world leaders in Russia in decades. The 3-day summit attended by the highest officials of 36 countries was a testament to the West's failure of trying to isolate Russia and Putin globally.

Dismantle the potato syndicate
Dismantle the potato syndicate

Editorial Views

by Editorial Desk

Tue, 19 Nov 24

Dismantle the potato syndicate

Potato is an essential vegetable in our lives. There is hardly any dish that does not include potato. After rice, potato is probably the most in-demand food item. It is often said that Bengalis live on fish and rice, but it would not be an exaggeration to say that they live on rice and potatoes. Now-a-days, many Bengalis no longer eat fish regularly, but it is hard to imagine a day without potato. When there are no other vegetables at home, many families simply make mashed potatoes and have it with rice. However, even this simple potato is now out of reach for many. At the retail level, the price of potato is currently 70 to 75 taka per kilogram, which is almost the same as the price of fine rice and even more expensive than coarse rice. In such a situation, low-income families have to carefully calculate whether they can afford potatoes at all.

Trump era sparks major changes in EU diplomacy
Trump era sparks major changes in EU diplomacy

Diplomacy

by Rayhan Ahmed Tapader

Mon, 18 Nov 24

Trump era sparks major changes in EU diplomacy

After losing to Joe Biden in the 2020 election, Donald Trump stirred controversy by rejecting the election results and inciting his supporters, leading to riots. Following lawsuits and criminal charges, many thought Trump’s political career was over. However, he surprised everyone by making a powerful comeback to the presidency, making history. In the 250-year history of the United States, such an event has occurred only once before. Former President Grover Cleveland lost the 1888 election after serving four years in office but returned to the White House by winning the 1892 election four years later. With Donald Trump's victory, the United States witnessed the repetition of that historic event after 132 years. Trump's win also set another record: he became the oldest person to be elected as President of the United States.

Stop workers' protests
Stop the workers' protests

Editorial Views

by Editorial Desk

Mon, 18 Nov 24

Stop workers' protests

The frequent workers' protests are turning Gazipur into a battlefield day by day. As soon as one factory protest ends, another begins at a different factory. This has made life in Gazipur nightmarish for its residents. Because workers' protests mean road blockades. This has been the regular scene in Gazipur for the past one and a half to two months. According to a report published in the newspaper on Monday (November 18), workers from another factory in Gazipur have turned the streets into a battlefield with clashes and fires.

Lawyers advise counter-cases against false complainants
Lawyers advise counter-cases against false complainants

Report

by Hira Talukder

Mon, 18 Nov 24

Lawyers advise counter-cases against false complainants

Amidst a mass uprising, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5. Following the upheaval, a series of murder cases were filed nationwide. However, allegations have surfaced that opportunists are exploiting the situation to file rampant phantom cases across the country. Many of these cases reportedly target political and familial rivals or are used to settle personal vendettas, resulting in numerous innocent individuals being accused. This phenomenon has placed the current interim government in an embarrassing situation.