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Allowing MFSPs to repatriate wage earners' remittance

In a welcome move, the Foreign Exchange Policy Department of the central bank, the Bangladesh Bank (BB), did reportedly issue a circular on Tuesday (November 29) permitting the local mobile financial service providers (MFSPs) to bring in overseas migrant workers' remittance. This decision by the BB, once implemented, would definitely...

Expensive rice procurement and foreign trips

This year, the government has been facing an uphill task in procuring rice. On the one hand, rice harvest is less than expected for three crops. From what has been published in the media, we know that due to floods during the 'boro' season, crops losses were substantial. This happened...

In need of public toilets

When the authorities are harping on the stories of marvellous development in the country, they have also overlooked numerous social and civic problems. These social troubles, mainly spreading due to bad governance, slowly expose the hollowness of things. Though some argue that it is nonsense to talk about minor problems...

Can Dhaka get rid of beggars?

Despite being the most degrading job for a living, begging has become a common feature in Dhaka city. We can see beggars everywhere in the capital, especially at bus stands, railway platforms, hospitals, on foot-over bridges, in markets, parks and near traffic signals. Even healthy people are seen begging. Children...

Curbing dust, smoke in Dhaka city

The winter season brings with it the threat of allergy. Many are unaware that allergic conditions are aggravated due to low air quality and increased air pollution. Dhaka city remains carpeted under thick smoke and dust for most of the days in winter. People have no choice but to inhale...

Rehabilitation of floating addicts

Although we do not know about their exact number, drug addicts' presence has become more conspicuous these days than before in Dhaka city. The drug addicts, most of whom are mainly floating people, can easily be spotted on the footpaths of the capital city inhaling glue-filled plastic bags. Children of...