Legendary Salahuddin's 'bittersweet' football
Kazi Md. Salahuddin excelled in both football and cricket. At a time when football attracted massive crowds and generated considerable excitement, he chose to pursue football over cricket.
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What is megaphone diplomacy?
Last Friday, BBC published a report titled ‘Bangladesh leader's 'megaphone diplomacy' irks India. Since then this ‘megaphone diplomacy’ has been at the center of discussion in Bangladesh.
Is the caretaker government system restoring?
Since the interim government under Prof Muhammad Yunus came to power, initiatives have been taken to bring back the much-talked about caretaker government system.
Silent surge in dengue: Awareness is the only cure
Although the dengue situation is not as severe as last year, health professionals, experts, and entomologists warn that it could still become dangerous. They said raising public awareness is the only effective way to combat it.
Activate all universities quickly
The interim government has been in place for over a month, leading to numerous changes across national institutions, including shifts in Directors-General and vice-chancellors at universities. However, many of the country's government universities have yet to return to normal operations. Of the 55 autonomous and government universities in Bangladesh, 28 are currently operating without a vice-chancellor, which is disrupting their administrative and academic activities.
Ongoing Destruction Risks Foreign Investment Exodus
Dr. MM Akash, an economist and intellectual. The former professor of the Economics Department at Dhaka University spoke with Views Bangladesh about the destructive activities in various industries following the mass uprising, Bangladesh's inclusion in the US travel ban red list, and the issue of changing the national anthem. In an interview conducted by economics writer MA Khaleque and Girish Goiric, Associate Editor of Views Bangladesh, Dr. Akash addressed several pressing issues.
Will Bangladesh get $60 billion US DFC?
For the first time since the formation of the interim government under the leadership of Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, a high-level U.S. delegation arrived in Dhaka on Saturday.
Indian pharma, medical tourism affected amid Bangladesh political turmoil
The political unrest in Bangladesh that began last month with students demanding Sheikh Hasina's resignation and her subsequently fleeing the country, has disrupted India's pharmaceutical exports and medical tourism.
Why so much negligence in dengue control?
The dengue situation in the country has become increasingly severe. On September 10, five dengue patients died in a single day nationwide, and over 535 individuals were hospitalized. This news has understandably caused widespread anxiety and fear among the public.
Close all loopholes for tax evaders despite their ability to pay
At the current stage of our country's economy, achieving revenue targets necessitates the introduction of a "push factor." No matter the cost, there must be a strong effort to elevate revenue collection to the desired level. A significant number of people who are eligible to pay taxes have yet to be included in the tax network. On the other hand, efforts are being made to bring into the tax and customs framework sectors that should be taxed but currently aren't. In both cases, there is a need to move forward with a refined and reformed plan to create or implement a taxpayer-friendly and automated incentive-based system. In other words, for those who are capable of paying taxes but aren't, we must encourage them while simultaneously closing all loopholes that allow tax evasion. Effective measures must be taken to remove any obstacles or complexities that exist in the tax payment and collection processes.
Drive against battery-powered rickshaws: Is traffic relief coming soon?
After Bangladesh's recent political upheaval, the road traffic in the city has been in a complete mess as battery-run autorickshaws and easy-bike dominated the main roads amid a poor presence of traffic police. However, Dhaka Metropolitan Police started a drive to evict battery-run autorickshaws from the streets of Dhaka city on Thursday, which resulted a sigh of relief for the public.
Row over jhoot business fuels chaos in RMG industry
The conflict between three groups vying for control over the jhoot (textile waste) business and extortion is the primary reason behind the ongoing unrest in the Savar-Ashulia industrial area. Local residents shared their experiences, explaining that they have witnessed the clashes between these groups firsthand.