Repealing essential commodities act long overdue
Amidst rampant price manipulations, hoarding and market syndication to jack up prices without rhyme or reason, the government's move to replace an antique law named the Control of Essential Commodities Act 1956 with the Essential Commodities Act 2025 deserves applause. For decades, the list of essential commodities and the penalties...
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How wise is it to go entirely digital?
The call for making financial transactions of the country fully digital has of late reached its crescendo. Experts at an event titled, "Cashless Bangladesh Summit 2025", organised last week, acclaimed an economy without physical money and made a strong case for Bangladesh going cashless. To that end, they advised necessary...
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Old wine in new bottle!
The interim government is all set to replace the existing "Control of Essential Commodities Act 1956" with a new one titled "Essential Commodities Act 2025" with the express aim of stabilising market. Mere change in the name of any law does in no way guarantee that the stated purpose will...
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J-10C fighter jet deal: An economic litmus test
Bangladesh's negotiations to purchase twelve Chinese J-10C multirole fighters, a deal estimated to cost over US$ 500 million, are often framed purely in military terms. Yet, the financial and economic implications of such a procurement demand far more rigorous scrutiny. The catastrophic crash of an outdated F-7BGI in July 2025...
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Stop poster pasting on Metro pillars
The Metro Rail service in Dhaka plays a crucial role in easing off traffic congestion, saving time and improving the daily lives of commuters. Every day, as I travel to school and coaching classes in the Mirpur area, I admire the architectural beauty of the Metro Rail and watch it...
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