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Tackling the causes behind fire incidents
Dr Syeda Sultana Razia speaks to The Daily Star Opinion regarding the causes behind frequent fires and some possible solutions.
Our reality versus government's narrative
Why is there so much difference between the reality of common people and that which the government wants to see or project?
Poor policy and market management have caused price hikes
Why is the government failing to manage the market as they should?
Sued under DSA, woman dies in Rab custody
According to family members, Rab said the 38-year-old Sultana Jasmine suffered a stroke in their custody, but her relatives insisted that she had no medical issues
Have we been able to establish a state different from Pakistan?
Through the Liberation War of 1971, the people of this region wanted to establish a state that would not be built in the model of Pakistan. Fifty-two years later, can we say we have achieved that goal?
What makes public servants feel superior?
The deputy commissioner of Rangpur has misbehaved with a teacher. His fault? He didn’t address the DC as “Sir”. Meanwhile, in another incident, a judge in Bogura forced the mother of a school student to beg an apology for allegedly insulting her on social media.
Not road accident but 'murder' due to negligence
A death is an accident only when it occurs in spite of all logical, scientific and experience-based steps taken to prevent it
Destructive ‘development’ efforts by Water Development Board
Our rivers are being attacked one after another. India's dams, river connectivity plans, and various projects undertaken within the country, encroachment and pollution are all taking our rivers closer to extinction.
How prepared is Awami League’s old guard to tackle new challenges?
New challenges for Awami League.
Is BNP truly aiming for state reform with its 27 points?
Can BNP really implement these proposals or is it just an attempt at vitalising their movement?
Should electricity and gas prices be fixed without a public hearing?
If the government itself fixes the price, will public interest be preserved?
If Fardin died by suicide, why is Bushra still in jail?
The detective branch of police is now indicating that Buet student Fardin Noor Parash has died by suicide. Then why is his friend Bushra still in jail? And how can the statements of Rab and intelligence agencies affect the course of the case?
It is women's constitutional right to seek and receive justice
Discriminatory laws against women need amendment
What World Cup frenzy tells us about our youth's aspirations
What are the factors behind the endless enthusiasm of Bangladeshi people over the FIFA World Cup 2022?
Is BNP in the wrong for not opting for Suhrawardy Udyan?
The political scene has once again taken a turn towards violence as clashes broke out between BNP leaders, activists and law enforcers at Nayapaltan yesterday.
Why are women still unsafe on university campuses?
On-campus incidents of sexual harassment and violence are regularly reported on
Who will inform the finance minister?
The news of the organisations taking loans from banks using the fake names and addresses is being published in the media. There are rumorus of banks going bankrupt. Similar rumours are going on that the economy will be restored by taking a loan from the IMF.
Electricity price hike will haunt both the people and the government
What impacts will the recent electricity price hike bring, in the context of the ongoing inflation?
