Category: Readers’ corner

Zika virus is spread by Aedes Aegypti mosquito which is also responsible for spreading dengue. This mosquito is available in Bangladesh. The concerned departments of the government plus NGOs should undertake program to eradicate Aedes mosquitoes by destroying their breeding…

A news item ‘Age for the entry to BCS exam should be extended up to 35 years’ published in a daily has drawn my attention along with many others’. Obviously, there are some good and bad sides of this proposal.…

Blessed are those who are well and have no serious disease or physical disorder. But to fall sick or to get attacked by some critical disease is a part of natural phenomena over which we have no control. I have…

I fully endorse the advice of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to explore the opportunity of exporting organic foods as those have huge demand in the global market. People all over the world are getting conscious about the food crops produced…

Mr. Hashen (not real name), a young Bangladeshi guy of 25 years, ran a small business in Sylhet. One night he has directed to Dhaka airport for Ecuador, airport was contacted, trafficker/human smuggler will take BDT.600, 000 ($7,500) after arrival…

With the aim to increase agricultural productivity through identification, assimilation and extension of best agricultural practices and working strategies, an organization in the name of Bangladesh Agricultural Extension Network (BAEN) has recently been formed in a meeting with the participation…

It is heartening to learn that the Government has launched the “Shastya Shuraksha Karmashuchi” (Universal Health Coverage) program on a pilot basis to bring poor people under national health coverage. Initially under this pilot project health cards will be distributed…

For the first time the mayoral elections in 234 municipalities will be held on a party basis on December 30 next. But, Sujan as well as many people in Bangladesh are very much doubtful about the fair the elections under…

The Prime Minister and her cabinet members do not speak of anything regarding deaths and killings at present. They all are reiterating the murders, rapes and killings that happened more than 44 years ago.

With the inauguration of the river training work of Padma multipurpose bridge by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 12, 2015, the dream bridge project has started moving towards materialization. People around the area and in fact all the people…

A research team from Concordia University, Canada has developed a special type of power cell that is capable of harnessing electrical energy generated by plant ( blue-green algae used in the present research). The power cell works on the principle…

I always try to express gratitude to journalists because they reveal to us many import news and issues, though right now, they are unable to report against corruption of the members of ruling party. It has been noticed that a…

A news item ‘nineteen people have been in disguise for two years’ has awakened us. In a press conference, parents and other family members spoke after having them back. All claimed that those in the corridors of power are involved…

According to a report recently published in the international ‘Beefsite Newsletter’ thousands of cattle is dying due to severe drought in South Africa. It has been said that the present drought is the most devastating one in the past 20…

Whether to eat egg or not is still an issue of debate. It is said that egg yolk contains high cholesterol which is harmful for heart and some other organs. But latest scientific research has proved that eggs don’t adversely…

A few days ago information minister said “Now no one, not even a minister, is secure in Bangladesh.”  I strongly agree with him. The situation is getting bad to worse. Not very long ago, a girl government employee, who lived…

The United Nations has celebrated its 70th anniversary on 24 October, 2015. In spite of various limitations the United Nations has made remarkable progress in enhancing world peace and development. I extend hearty felicitations to UN on this auspicious day!

The news “Matir maya of AC land” published in the daily newspaper Prothom Alo has drawn my attention. We are really grateful to journalists for doing their excellent works and making Sonar Bangladesh. These types of news items rarely reveal…

Elias Hossain. On television screen he is very popular and famous presenter. He begun his carrier as a presenter by a program of CHANNEL ONE, named GOOD MORNING BANGLADESH. Now he is a presenter of renowned bangali crime program of…

Denying the science of climate change reputed oil company Exxon Mobil is reportedly planning to go ahead with their program to drilling Arctic for exploring oil and gas. According to some international media this company with BP is holding the…

Thanks to the daily star for publishing “Railway reels from manpower crisis” on October 9, 2015. AL government came to power saying in their manifesto that one member of each family will get job. Around 12000 posts of officers and…

Development of the World’s first Vitamin-A enriched ‘Golden Rice’ by the Bangladeshi agricultural scientists is a step forward towards accomplishing global food and nutritional security. Congratulations to the scientists of Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) for evolving the genetically engineered…

The shell company has announced that they are abandoning their plans to drill for oil in the Arctic! Millions of people around the globe through their logical protest have finally succeeded in making the Shell realized the dangerous effect of…

Hijacking of cows or I would define ‘Cow-jacking’ has increased significantly. Recently a cattle-laden truck was hijacked from the parliament area. The police reportedly succeeded in locating the truck and arresting the driver but the stolen cattle are yet to…