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Managing country's external debt

Going by the finance ministry's quarterly debt bulletin, Bangladesh's external debt situation vis-à-vis its GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is currently at a comfortable level of 11.87 per cent. Last year, it was 11.88 per cent, while the year before (2020), the ratio was 11.79 per cent. Also, when it comes...

Protecting common consumers

With the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates by 2.25 to 2.5 per cent within a rather short period of time, the value of dollar against other international currencies has also increased accordingly. British pound sterling is now at its lowest against US dollar in the last 37 years. So,...

Adjusting to rhythm in chaos

Though no country is entirely free from chaos, Bangladesh simply excels in this particular habit of bedlam. Now, most people seem to have resigned to anarchy! Chaos has apparently been a product of rapid economic growth that has catapulted millions out of extreme poverty. Chaotic behaviour has become a brand...

Updating list of real fishermen

Seasonal fishing ban may help recover stocks of our national fish, the hilsa, but the ban comes as a distress to our fishers. This year the ban on fishing will reportedly come into effect for 15 days from October 7-22. All activities including fishing, transporting, stocking, marketing and selling of...

Eradication of tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a common cause of mortality across the world. It continues to be a major public health threat in Bangladesh, as well. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the incidence of TB is higher in 22 countries of the world. Bangladesh ranks sixth among those countries. A total...

Set up BKSP in every district

What should be the purpose of education? Is it just to obtain certificates one after another? No, schooling should give us more than that. There should be real-life situations where children can learn to a host of skills needed to grow up. For example, many schools across the world train...