Dhaka City
Gunfire, arson on buses in capital: What message does law and order situation convey
The law and order situation in the capital has become so dreadful that no one can say what might happen or from which direction. People step out of their homes carrying their lives in their hands.
Why do country’s politicians not wish to improve people’s cultural standards
Everyone will admit that the standard of culture is not rising; rather, it is in steady decline. It is not that culture is never spoken of, but it is not discussed with the importance it deserves. Culture is, in fact, greater and deeper than civilisation. It is greater in its breadth, for culture embraces almost everything. Economics forms its foundation, but geography, human relationships, understanding of nature, values, customs, education, food habits, art and literature—nothing is excluded. Civilisation itself is a part of culture. In short, culture is the self-identity of a people. This identity is more trustworthy than any other. Education is often called the backbone of a nation, but in truth it is not education, it is culture. Education itself is a rightful part of culture.
Ensure food security of people
Food is a basic human right. But unfortunately, today 31 per cent of the country’s people suffer from food insecurity. In addition, 48.2 per cent cannot afford healthy food. This information was revealed last Monday at a seminar organised in the capital by the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority
How children, adolescents, parents can overcome trauma
The tragic plane crash at Milestone School and College in the capital on August 21 has left us all stunned. Even those of us who witnessed the incident from a distance have endured unbearable pain. The deaths of innocent children have felt like the loss of our own. We lack the words to describe the suffering of those injured children writhing in hospital beds. Everyone is grieving for those who have left us; tears are flowing. Many of us are unable to speak, struck dumb. Some are afraid, unable to sleep, plagued by nightmares.
Bangladesh's advertisement market is kind of saturated market
The 11-member Media Reform Commission of the interim government has already submitted its report for the timely and effective reform of Bangladesh's media which is suffering from various multifaceted crises. Led by Kamal Ahmed, this commission has made 20 recommendations on various issues, including media ownership, income and expenditure, the advertisement market, financial security, necessary actions regarding BTV, Bangladesh Betar (radio), and BSS, as well as the freedom and protection of the press and journalists. Under these 20 recommendations, there are several sub-points where various issues have been elaborately discussed. At the same time, the commission has also submitted a draft titled 'Bangladesh Media Commission Ordinance: 2025' to implement the recommendations.
Collective awareness key to prevent air pollution
Air pollution in Dhaka has become like a nuclear bomb. We may not need any nuclear war for our destruction; air pollution itself will destroy us. According to a research report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the number of lung cancer cases among non-smokers is rising due to air pollution.
Amid growing tensions, patience becomes Bangladesh's biggest test
Amid growing tensions, patience becomes Bangladesh's biggest test