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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.
Transport strike vs hiring trains: Where's the level-playing field?
Awami League leaders hired eight special trains for party leaders and activists during their divisional rally in Rajshahi. But there were so-called strikes during BNP rallies last year. So, where is the level playing field for all political parties?
Protest against the decision to not allot a stall for Adarsha
Adarsha owner Mahabub Rahman, activist Baki Billah, journalist Bithy Shoptorshi and artist Arup Rahee have spoken to The Daily Star Opinion.
Life and contribution of Mahmud Shah Qureshi
Professor Mahmud Shah Qureshi, a renowned educationist of Bangladesh, made significant contributions to the field through his teaching at various universities and his role in establishing the esteemed learning centre, IBS.
Is Bangla Academy trying to suppress freedom of expression?
Bangla Academy did not allot a stall to Adarsha Prakashani at the Ekushey Book Fair on allegations of 'political obscenity'. The question arises, whether this is actually an excuse to suppress dissent.
Satire Show: Railway’s whole life is a loss
Panchagarh has five trains, but hundreds in Narayangaj don’t have the trains they need. Why? Is it because it is the Railway Minister’s district? One-third of the trains are inoperative, and the railway incurs losses every year. Carew gives a service, and makes a profit too, why can’t rail?
Why allegations of money laundering not being probed?
In Bangladesh, the problem of money laundering is not new. But, what is the reality of this money laundering allegations? Has any significant action been taken to recover the laundered money?
OTT regulations would badly restrict creative filmmaking
Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun talks to The Daily Star Opinion about how the BTRC's OTT draft regulations, if implemented, could hinder the creatives of Bangladesh.
New decision will diminish ACC's authority
The ACC has delegated the power to its secretaries to decide on the transfer and promotion of its deputy directors and assistant directors.
Metro Rail: Festivities vs Reality
The Metro Rail project has to be used as a guideline for town-planning.
How was 2022 for the majority of the people?
2022 can be termed as a year of attacks on the majority of people in Bangladesh, in which the prices of oil, gas and electricity increased. The increase of the price of oil led to an increase in the price of various commodities. Yet, since the beginning of the Ukraine war, the government has been citing it as the reason behind every price hike. How rational is this explanation? How did general people really fare in the year 2022?
