Reforming labour governance
The government's initiative to amend labour rules reflects a critical moment in the country's effort to modernise its labour governance framework. At its core, this move appears to be an attempt to bridge the persistent gap between legislation and its practical implementation. While laws often signal intent, it is the...
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Demographic dividend in South Asia
Declining fertility result in higher proportion of working-age population. The large proportion of younger population (15-29 years) indicate that more people are available for work who could contribute to economic growth, thereby creating an opportunity to realize a demographic dividend.The declining fertility and a large working-age population in South Asian...
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Illegal parking and strangulation of Dhaka roads
Dhaka is often called a city in motion, but for millions of its residents, movement is what the city cannot ensure. Time is wasted in the congestion on roads, and the journey becomes an arduous affair. Among the myriad reasons for this perennial congestion on the city roads, one factor...
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Rethinking school admission test
The Education Ministry's decision to scrap the lottery system in school admissions has sparked widespread debate. The rationale behind revising this non-academic procedure is to establish a meritocratic academic landscape and to restore the prestige of reputed institutions by ensuring the entry of meritorious students. While this sounds promising, it...
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Peer influence in student spending
University life in Bangladesh is a major transition. For many students, this is the first time they manage or earn their own money. However, instead of making choices based on their budget, some develop a tendency to spend in ways increasingly driven by what their friends are doing.Research shows that...
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