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Dated: 14/November/2024 Dear EditorDhaka Opinion Magazine Dhaka Novel laureate Dr. Mohammad Yunus-led Bangladesh’s newly formed interim government is coping with a complex web of political, social, and economic challenges with various steps. Among the steps, the Advisor of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change of the government of Bangladesh, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, announced a crackdown on polythene bags, which have been legally banned but continue to be used immensely in the country and causing plastic pollution. This decision is a good move from the interim government and will bring various positive outcomes including — but not limited to — decreased…

Dated: 28/ February/2024 EditorDhaka Opinion MagazineDhaka The menace of plastic pollution demands immediate action and global attention. The relentless influx of plastic waste into oceans has reached a critical juncture. Yearly, millions of tons of plastic debris find their way into the world’s oceans, persisting for centuries and wreaking havoc on marine ecosystems and wildlife. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (2021), annually, over 400 million tons of plastic are produced globally for diverse applications, with a staggering 14 million tons ending up in the ocean, constituting 80 percent of the marine debris. Plastic pollution in oceans…

Dated: 22/ February/2024 EditorDhaka Opinion MagazineDhaka I am writing to draw attention to the pervasive issue of sound pollution in major cities across the world and its concerning association with mental fatigue among urban residents. The incessant barrage of noise from various sources such as honking horns, blaring sirens, bustling traffic, and construction work poses a significant threat to the mental well-being of individuals living in urban environments. Sound pollution exists in the cities of different countries in Asia and other regions, leading to concerns. Among cities, according to the Worldwide Hearing Index Report 2017, which ties city noise to…

Dated: 16/February/2024 Dear EditorDhaka Opinion MagazineDhaka In today’s world, the ideal of universal human rights often seems to exist only on paper, while the reality is far more serious. Across the globe, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or religion, individuals continue to suffer from various forms of injustice and discrimination. From gender inequality to human trafficking, from the suppression of freedom of speech to other violations, the 21st century is witnessing a disturbing persistence of human rights abuses, though human rights conditions are improving on many grounds in different countries. What is particularly troubling is that these violations are not…

Dated: 10/February/2024 Dear EditorDhaka Opinion MagazineDhaka I write to address the persistent and challenging issue of climate change, a global concern that continues to shape the international agenda. Understanding the intricacies of the phenomenon of climate change and exploring the efforts made by the United Nations (UN) to mitigate its impacts is crucial in fostering awareness and collective action. Climate change — driven largely by human activities — manifests in various ways, including rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events. These changes pose significant threats to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human societies with rising sea levels, the…

Dear EditorDhaka Opinion MagazineDhaka The alarming rise in global inflation, primarily driven by ongoing international conflicts such as the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Palestine conflicts, coupled with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, poses a severe threat to the economic stability of nations worldwide. The surge in prices, especially of daily necessities, has pushed the cost of living to unprecedented levels. The pandemic immensely disrupted global supply chains. Though the world has recovered from the impacts of the pandemic, intensifying conflicts have aggravated the disruptions — leading to a dramatic increase in the prices of essential goods in the world. According to Forbes,…

Dated: 27/January/2024 Dear EditorDhaka Opinion MagazineDhaka The prolonged Israel-Palestine conflict continues to exact a devastating toll, with thousands of innocent children and women falling victim to the unrelenting violence. This heartbreaking reality underscores the imperative for a collective commitment to a just resolution—especially one that upholds human dignity irrespective of religious or national background. But in the pursuit of a viable solution to the crisis, a two-state framework, which has been given emphasis many times, that respects the rights and security of both Israelis and Palestinians remains a cornerstone for lasting peace between the countries. The profound human suffering in…

Dated: 19 January 2024 Dear EditorDhaka Opinion MagazineDhaka I am writing to highlight a significant concern in the realm of higher education in Bangladesh, specifically regarding the lack of research skills among students. Despite the substantial growth in the number of educational institutions, both public and private, and enrolment rates, there remains a glaring gap in research capabilities. This issue is multifaceted, stemming from a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, inadequate infrastructure, limited access to resources, and a curriculum that heavily focuses on theoretical knowledge while neglecting practical, research-oriented learning in the universities of Bangladesh. The scarcity…

Dated: 14/04/2023 Dear EditorDhaka Opinion MagazineDhaka Organized criminal activities in Ecuador are, as is known, frequent. Gang-related violence and deadly crime have been on the increase in the Andean nation in recent years, making it one of the most murderous countries in Latin America. According to several sources including the BBC, a group of thirty gunmen killed nine persons a few days ago. Many are killed at the hands of organized criminal groups in Ecuador each year. Organized criminals —along with the killings of non-armed civilians—are killed by fighting with each other. Also, organized criminals carry out other criminal activities…

Dated: 19/08/2022 Dear EditorDhaka Opinion Magazine Dhaka The 17th Bali Summit is going to be held among G-20 member countries in the coming November this year in Indonesia. Notably, the G-20 summit is convened at least once in a year where the heads of the member states of the G-20, an intergovernmental forum or a group of twenty that is comprised of nineteen countries and the European Union that account for more than eighty percent of global GDP and more than seventy percent of international trade, participate aiming at addressing major global issues related to global economy including financial stability…