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Beef import needs careful review

That the country imports beef is no big surprise. What is surprising is the volume and year-on increase -- that too from far off Latin or African regions, among others. True, consumption of beef rises manifold during the yearly Eid-ul-Azha festival when demand for sacrificial animals, especially cows, cannot seemingly...

SEZs making good progress

A new optimism has been generated in Bangladesh in recent times in the areas of rapid industrialisation and concomitant new investments, as well as rise in exports and employment due to some pragmatic initiatives taken by the government. These include establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs). These are similar to...

How to rein in price of onion

Onion price in retail markets went up to around 70 per cent within a few days, as the wholesalers reportedly jacked up the price following India's ban on the ingredient export.Onion price at Dhaka's kitchen markets rose to Tk 110-120 a kilogramme late this week, which was Tk 40-50 a...

Slashing down interest rates

Despite assurance of bringing down interest rate to a single digit, from the highest level of the government, businessmen and customers general are yet to see its results. The higher rate of interest discourages entrepreneurs and investors from taking loans to set up industries since the double-digit rates make cost...

Accommodation for DU students

Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) member Tanbir Hasan Shaikat has given an ultimatum to the university authorities to solve accommodation problem on the campus. Otherwise, he along with some first year undergraduate students plans to shift to the official residence of the Vice-Chancellor, according to media reports. That the...

Google map for traffic

More people living in the metropolitan areas of Dhaka and Chattogram are being habituated to using Google map for planning their trips within the city and its outskirts. It is quite a useful App, which has already been popular among city dwellers around the globe. It helps commuters to find...

Rainfall and public suffering

It has been a new normal that the city's traffic system would collapse once it rains. When many streets of the city went under water after shower on Tuesday, the sufferings of commuters, especially elderly people and women, knew no bounds. Despite emphasis on improving the city's drainage system, it...