Altaf Hossain Uzzal:
A bottle of mineral water and a lesson in political science
The price of a bottle of mineral water changes solely according to where it is sold—five taka in a supermarket, ten in a café, twenty in a restaurant, and twenty-five at an airport. The bottle is identical, the water unchanged, and the brand the same; only the environment differs.
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur today said that the central bank has already undertaken extensive reforms to restore stability in the banking sector, curb inflation, and stabilise the exchange rate despite facing multifaceted challenges.
"Despite the difficulties, the financial sector is moving toward a more sustainable footing with visible progress," he emphasised.
The governor was addressing the dissemination seminar on the publication of the Bangladesh State of the Economy 2...
The Chief Election Commissioner’s (CEC) speech ahead of the upcoming 13th national parliament election and referendum will be recorded on December 10 for broadcast on Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar.
Senior Secretary of the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed shared the information during a briefing at the Nirbachan Bhaban at Agargaon in the capital, today.
The EC Secretary said, “On December 10, the speech of the CEC will be recorded on Bangladesh Television...
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A warmer climate triggers pest infestations across tropical tea estates in Bangladesh and India.
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Since traditional pesticides fail in pest control, the producers experience significant losses in terms of production as well as earnings.
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Experts recommend comprehensive solutions with integrated pest management and improvement of soil health.
The extended summers, delayed monsoons and shorter winters — collectively featuring a warmer climate — are triggering pest infestations across tea estates in Bangladesh and India.
Entomologists have observed significant growth of several pests, including red spider mites (Oligonychus coffeae) and thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis), which were minor ...
Farrukh Khosru:
The independence of the judiciary in Bangladesh has long been regarded as a constitutional promise repeatedly deferred. Although the Constitution of 1972 clearly enshrines judicial autonomy — particularly through Articles 22, 94(4), 109, and 116A — the practical realisation of this ideal has historically been impeded by entrenched executive dominance.
The struggle for judicial independence, therefore, has unfolded across decades of constitutional amendments, judicial activism, bure...
