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Crows need a place to nest in Dhaka
Crows need a place to nest in Dhaka

Editorial Views

by Editorial Desk

Fri, 26 Jul 24

Crows need a place to nest in Dhaka

There was a time when Dhaka's residents would wake up to the cawing of crows. At dawn, crows would flock to rooftops, cornices, trees, electric poles, and wires. Among birds, the crow is the blackest, but it is very beneficial for humans and is considered the national bird of cities. Even if other birds are not as visible in urban areas, the presence of crows was always notable. Often, their harsh cawing would become a nuisance, but nowadays, crows are almost rarely seen in Dhaka city. The house crow has already disappeared, and now the common crow is also on the verge of vanishing.

Ensure safe motherhood
Ensure safe motherhood

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by Editorial Desk

Thu, 25 Jul 24

Ensure safe motherhood

After conceiving a child, it is crucial to take necessary measures to eliminate pregnancy-related and childbirth-related complications to ensure that a mother is protected from life-threatening risks. Ensuring safe motherhood involves providing the appropriate medical care and environment. A pregnant woman has the right to receive healthcare from the time of conception until after the child is born. Over the past forty years, Bangladesh has made significant contributions to safe motherhood services, reducing maternal and infant mortality rates to a notable degree globally.

Brief defeat of Iran's hardliners
Temporary defeat of hardline politics in Iran

Politics and Bureaucracy

by Zeauddin Ahmed

Thu, 25 Jul 24

Brief defeat of Iran's hardliners

Reformist leader Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian has been elected as the President of Iran. He defeated hardliner Saeed Jalili by 28,000 votes in the second round of voting, becoming Iran's new president with 16.3 million votes, while Jalili received 13.5 million votes. This election took place two and a half years into the government’s term following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a plane crash.

Reasons for rise of far-right forces in France
Reasons for rise of far-right forces in France

Diplomacy

Reasons for rise of far-right forces in France

Before and after the parliamentary elections, President Macron faced unprecedented questions about his leadership from both conservative loyalists and centrist rebels. Candidates worried about their chances in the election openly distanced themselves from him. Meanwhile, influential leaders in the government, like Prime Minister Attal, distanced themselves from Macron's decision to call for early elections. The leftist coalition, New Popular Front (NFP), won the most seats in the French national parliamentary election, successfully blocking a landslide victory by the far-right National Rally (RN). The coalition includes the Socialists, Greens, Communists, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon's France Unbowed party, which were previously deeply divided. Uniting these groups into a coalition was not easy, making their victory a groundbreaking event.

Reducing inflation is now the biggest challenge
Reducing inflation is now the biggest challenge

Editorial Views

by Editorial Desk

Wed, 24 Jul 24

Reducing inflation is now the biggest challenge

In the first six months of the ongoing fiscal year 2024-25, Bangladesh Bank has announced a new monetary policy while keeping the policy interest rate unchanged. Additionally, the central bank has eased restrictions on opening import letters of credit. As a result, it is expected that the upward trend in bank loan interest rates will significantly slow down. These measures have been taken at a time when inflation in Bangladesh has reached an alarming level.

Hatred evident in virtual arguments between Argentina and Brazil supporters
Hatred evident in virtual arguments between Argentina and Brazil supporters

Article

by Mahbub Sarkar

Tue, 23 Jul 24

Hatred evident in virtual arguments between Argentina and Brazil supporters

Argentina's journey could have started in 2014. Losing to Germany extended the disappointment instead. Before defeating the Albiceleste in the World Cup final, Germany had demolished Brazil in the semifinals. The 7-1 thrashing left Brazilian fans heartbroken, but Argentina's final loss was arguably even more painful. The 2014 World Cup was a chapter of disappointment for both Latin American countries. To overcome that disappointment, Argentina has reorganized their team over time, while Brazil has seemingly lost their past glory. Nonetheless, the 2021 Copa America final brought Brazil and Argentina face-to-face again.

Save Dhaka residents from polluted air
Save Dhaka residents from polluted air

Editorial Views

by Editorial Desk

Thu, 18 Jul 24

Save Dhaka residents from polluted air

Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to public health globally. And Dhaka’s air quality is among the world’s worst, according to the air quality index, Dhaka's air quality was categorized as “unhealthy for sensitive groups” Thursday morning (July 18).

Bakshal: Death of a reality and potentials
Bakshal: Death of a reality and potentials

Politics and Bureaucracy

Bakshal: Death of a reality and potentials

To implement the second revolution, Bangabandhu established the platform of national unity Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League, Bakshal for short. Second Revolution and Bakshal have appeared as one and the same entity in Bengali-mentality in colloquial language. It is needless to write, as much as it is meant to be excluded rather than accepted. As much for the good as for the bad. This superstructure game of Bengali manas is of ancient times. According to Harun-or-Rashid, "Bakshal was only a component or part of the second revolution." In other words, it was a means to an end.

Are local brand products disappearing?
Are local brand products disappearing?

Economics

by Bayezid Ahamed

Tue, 16 Jul 24

Are local brand products disappearing?

During the 70s, 80s, 90s, and the first decade of the 21st century, several popular products dominated the Bangladeshi market. These products not only met local demand but were also exported abroad. Over time, many of these products have become rare in the market. However, a bit of nostalgia can bring these items vividly to mind. Advertisements for these products on black-and-white televisions, and later on color televisions in the 90s, were a source of joy for the general public.

Government should reduce health expenditure for public benefit
health expenditure

Editorial Views

by Editorial Desk

Tue, 16 Jul 24

Government should reduce health expenditure for public benefit

Health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being, and for developing a country health condition should increase, and for increasing public health condition government should reduce health cost. But in Bangladesh, the expenditure on health cost has been escalating day by day. For bearing this extra medical treatment people are suffering a lot.