We raise the subject again. A concerted programme of deforestation, like the other unwholesome activities gradually taking the shape of the usual in Bangladesh, in the costume of afforestation was last being carried out in the country’s Madhupur regional forest, popularly known as Sal forest. The illegal and blanket felling
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Take necessary measures against dengue
Monsoon, as a season, is normally synonymous with passion; and for this reason, this season has been praised by our classical literature as a time for longing and companionship, especially among young lovers. However, the season has now become synonymous with terror in Bangladesh, especially in the urban areas because,
The same mistake repeated
The move can be seen as ‘penny wise, pound foolish.’ As in April last year, we have just seen the announcement of opening export-oriented factories this year too, without ensuring vehicular movements or any instructions in this regard during the ongoing lockdown. The government said the strict restrictions, which began on
Helena Jahangir and the perils of crony capitalism
India’s Taliban problem
Why is Pakistan keen about peace in Afghanistan?
Exploiting treasures the bay offers us
Bangladesh is geographically blessed as the country is located on the Bay of Bengal. The Bay of Bengal has long been contributing significantly to Bangladesh’s economic growth. The bay is not only a means for making money, but also a limited and vulnerable asset which requires careful management to get
Dhaka’s water-logging problem: Rainwater harvesting can be a solution
Rain for nearly ten to fifteen minutes at a stretch submerges most parts of Dhaka under knee-deep water since almost all the water bodies have either vanished or been grabbed to erect tall concrete structures. Amid hellish traffic congestion and Dhaka’s losing capacity to flush out the stranded rainwater, the
No compromise with security of Padma Bridge
What will the alternative Facebook do in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh’s ICT State Minister Junaid Polok has said that Bangladesh will soon be able to deliver an indigenous version of Facebook on people’s digital door steps. This should be an exciting situation. Various versions of the FB exist but FB stands taller than others because it’s a technical achievement that