Sayeed Muhammad: Bangladesh continue to witness more deaths as the number of suspected drug smugglers killed in the ongoing anti-narcotics raids has climbed to at least 106, since May 4. In yesterday’s overnight drives at least 12 more people were killed, reports The Daily Star.In Dhaka, Sumon Miah alias Khuku Sumon, an accused in five cases,…
Dr. Syed Anwar Husain, Professor of History Department, DU : The discrimination in the tuition fees of Dhaka University’s (DU) regular evening courses is induced to the administration. This is odd, unwanted and unfair. A tremendous diversity is observed in the overall education system of Bangladesh. According to the Section 17 of our constitution, the country’s…
Sejuti Mourin: Awami League leaders and activists have joined the chorus of the family of Ekramul Haque, demanding investigations into the so-called ‘gunfight’ with RAB, in which the Teknaf Municipality councilor was killed, reports Bdnews24. A former president of Teknaf Juba League, the 46-year old ruling politician had been elected ward councilor three times in…
Prof. Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Vice Chancellor, Jagannath University : Anti-drug drives are going on across the country. The number of people supporting the raids is huge. Many discussions are in place regarding the number of casualties, with many interested to know the petty peddlers are being targeted only. How can a permanent solution come if the…
Sejuti Mourin: Visiting UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Operations, George Okoth-Obbo, yesterday visited Rohingya camps to review UNHCR’s work on the ground as well as to assess emergency response and monsoon preparations, reports UNB. The Assistant High Commissioner visited the main Kutupalong refugee site in Ukhia sub-district and reviewed UNHCR’s work there. “It is a…
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed, Former Director General and Commandant, Ansar VDP Academy : The power, position and prospects of the information and communication technology (ICT) are very immense in Bangladesh. Realizing future prospects, Bangladesh became the member for International Telecommunication (ITU). And with an access to the world-wide ICT movement, Bangladesh signed the Minneapolis declaration. At…
Prof. Abu Ahmed, Economics Department, Dhaka University : Priority should be given to reduce corporate income tax in the upcoming budget for the sake of developing the share market. I hope that the tax would be further reduced for the benefit of listed companies. I am talking about tax deduction for the small investors in the…
Raj Abrar: Australia’s scandal-hit former deputy prime minister received heavy backlash yesterday for agreeing to a paid television interview about an extramarital affair, threatening further disharmony in Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s government. The unusual move prompted calls from Joyce’s own party for a ban on payments for media appearances by serving politicians. The payment, which Australian…
Sayeed Muhammad: With the grief triggered from the killings of six people still in the air, unknown assailants have gunned down three more members of United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) at Korolyachhari in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati yesterday. The deceased are Sanjib Chakma, 30, Smrity Chakma, 50, and Atol Chakma, reports UNB, adding, Kanon Chakma,…