Syed Badrul Ahsan, Editor-in-Charge, The Asian Age: Justice Muhammad Ibrahim came to Dhaka from Karachi in a state of grave disappointment; His disappointment centered on General Ayub Khan, the army chief who had seized power in 1958 and then given Pakistanis to understand that he meant to bring about reforms in national politics, and of…
Dr. Ahmed Al Kabir, Former Chairman of Rupali Bank: Government banks should lower their interest rates down to single digit. Authorities should investigate the number of banks with single digit and double digit interest rates. Those with two digits should lower their interest rates to single digit as well. Bangladesh bank should look into this…
Sayeed Muhammad: Observing strikes at hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres to justify medical negligence during treatment is unethical, said High Court in its observation. If the professions involving the police, doctors and lawyers are destroyed for the activities of some miscreants, citizens will suffer, the court said, reports The Daily Star. The High Court bench…
Golam Maula Rony, Former MP Ours is a electionholic country, people widely wants to take part in elections. This is due to the state’s multidimensional power. Many wants to participate in the state activities. Regardless of their affiliation, many are in as MP candidates. Whichever post they stand for, has to be achieved through elections….
B D Rahmatullah, Former Director General, Power Cell: Gas prices are being raised in order to destroy the industrial sector. Increasing gas prices is suicidal. Destroying the economy is a form of suicide. Is it not suicidal if I’m unable to eat, unable to wear my clothes, thanks to the government? The country’s economy is…
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed, Former Deputy General and Commandant, Ansar VDP Academy: Recently the S.S.C examination concluded. Generally after examination, our students go on pleasure trip with their friends and meet their dear and near ones. This is the tradition of our country. However, this year the picture is quite different. Meanwhile, coaching has started…
Md. Habibul Alam, Public Relations Coordinator, Khan-Bahadur Group: The country, which once had very few channels, now has more than 30 channels and the number of other types of media is also increasing as the day progresses. There has been a noticeable increase of internet users in mobile, laptop and other gadgets too. Currently, almost…
Dr Mamtazuddin Patwary, Professor of History, BOU : It will be a great mistake if we comment on or calculate the number of educational institutions, teachers and students based on BANBEIS’ estimate. BANBEIS only provides information of government-approved institutions. Getting any information outside of this is merely based on approximation. It is a terrifying phenomenon…