Morning fog is quite natural but certainly not at this time of the rainy season. But recently the residents of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) have been experiencing fog that envelops roads and alleys for a while. This fog is, however, not natural and moist. It is the fumes that are released fr
Rain was the pretext for green chilli hitting the Tk 400 a kilo mark. Other vegetables, except green papya, did not lag far behind to the consternation of consumers. Now after the rain has been replaced by sunny days, eggs have suddenly registered a price hike of Tk 10 for a dozen from Tk 140 to Tk
The popular expectation that the present government would take more effective and determined measures than its predecessors to improve the business climate has largely been belied. The latest Business Climate Index (BBX) for FY2024-25, jointly prepared by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and In
Tanim Asjad All of them, students from schools, studying between classes seven and ten, and hailing from different parts of the country, gathered in Dhaka to present their research papers or concept notes. Though sound puzzling, their dedication was evident as they expressed various though
Glass-fronted buildings have nowadays become the new norm in cities in Bangladesh. Almost all corporate headquarters, luxury hotels, hospitals, and shopping malls in all big cities, particularly Dhaka, have adopted this new architectural style, as it represents progress and sophistication. But thes
Much as the nation strives to bring an end to child marriage, the unlawful matrimony continues in this country. The consequences of such premature marriage for underage girls with adult youths or men are devastating. It is the brides who pay the heaviest price. The girls given off to such marriage
After showing a downward trend for a month or two, inflation rose again in September, renewing concerns among consumers who have been severely affected by high prices over the past three years. Taming this persistent inflation has been one of the top priorities of the interim government. In pursuit
Private tuition or coaching has been an essential part of the country's mainstream primary and secondary education for a long time. A large section of guardians has developed the notion that only coaching centres can help their children/wards to do better results in examinations. The shadow or para
Every year, there are reports galore on people in rural areas losing their lives from snakebites. Lack of anti-venom leaves the victims and their families devastated and helpless, as they can do nothing but wait for their inevitable death. Blessed with vast wetlands, fertile plains and a tropical
Anthrax has been in the news in Bangladesh for nearly a month. There are reports of anthrax infection in Pirgachha upazila of the northern district of Rangpur. Though ruminating, hooved and grazing animals like cow, goat, lamb, etc., are usually infected by anthrax, humans can also contract the dis
The breeding season ban of 22 days on catching of hilsha has become effective from October 4 last. This yearly legal restriction was introduced in 2008 for 11 days covering a pre- and post-full-moon period. But a study found that hilsha is used to spawning during the new moon or dark moon too. This
The Bangla Academy's decision to reschedule the upcoming Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026, which has traditionally been held throughout the month of February, has sparked controversy and caused profound dismay among booklovers and publishers. The row began when the Academy proposed holding the fair from
A news report, carried in a vernacular daily, revealed that approximately 60 per cent of the seats in the country's state-owned technical schools and colleges remain vacant each year. This situation, while disappointing, also presents an opportunity for improvement in the country's overall technica
