Deception through IPOs
An irony is that the financial information that the initial public offerings (IPOs) carry always present an 'attractive' picture about the companies but the stock market faces a severe shortage of companies with strong fundamentals, in terms of performance and attractive dividend payments. There obviously exists a gap between the...
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Fresh gas price hike will be unethical
Immediately after the first consignment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) arrived at the Chottogram port, state-run gas distribution companies submitted proposals for gas tariff hike to the energy regulator. Gas prices, according to reports, are set to register a two-phase rise this year although 28.32 million cubic metres of pricy...
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Protection from lightning strikes
Deaths from lightning strikes have been a common occurrence in the country for ages. Puzzlingly, their frequency has recently marked a sharp increase. Over the last 10 years, the lightning strike deaths have emerged as a virtual nightmare in the season of nor'westers, and also in the pre-monsoon time. In...
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Price hike during month of fasting
The authorities concerned have already started assuring the public of the stability of prices of consumer goods during the month of Ramadhan. The holy month of fasting is only days away. But the seasoned sections of people cannot feel convinced. The reassuring words from various government bodies and business organisations...
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Hapless informal Workers
The state of the country's labour sector is highlighted at rallies and seminars every May Day. Appraisals of the progresses made in fulfilling the demands of the workers are carried out. On most occasions, the authorities are reminded of movements and agitations if the workers' demands are not met by...
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