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Spectre of fire lurks everywhere in city

While lots of survivors of the 2010 Nimtoli fire still feel haunted by the nightmare, the charred Chawkbazar neighbourhoods reek of human flesh burnt out in the February 20 chemical-induced blaze. Given the Dhaka residents' compulsive trend in repeating their lapses, the latest tragedy appears to have been par for...

ADR to help ease the process of legal framework

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a widely accepted and appreciated method for reducing the number as well as cost of legal suits in many countries. Many developed and developing countries have gained tremendous success in reducing backlog by adopting ADR.Disposal of suits and litigation through ADR is bound to enhance...

Plight of country's domestic tourism

When domestic tour operators are taking heart from the unabated rush of tourists to the country's rejuvenated spots, depressing news have begun trickling in. Over the last one and half decades, new tourist spots one after another have sprouted across the country. Of them, many were found drawing visitors in...

Apathy of voters mars DNCC election

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) election passed off silently. There was no enthusiasm among the voters about this election. The chief election commissioner found the DNCC election "normal" and "peaceful". The Election Commission (EC) also stressed that it is not their duty to bring voters in the polling booth....

Release of Indian pilot will de-escalate tension

The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan deserves appreciation for releasing captured Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as a goodwill gesture. It will help thaw the tense situation between the two bitter rivals, India and Pakistan. Any tension between India and Pakistan will hit hard the economy of this...

Smoking - a public health issue

Everyone is well aware that tobacco smoking is seriously detrimental to health. Scientists say that smoking is responsible for many acute diseases like cancer, heart disease, damage of liver, bronchitis etc. Treatment of all of the tobacco smoking-related diseases are costly and serious.The Bangladesh Cancer Society conducted a research study...