Reducing pressure on Sadarghat
The government's work on a project to relieve the Sadarghat river port of workload by a sizeable amount is no doubt desirable as it has been a long overdue step. Although road networks have progressed considerably since independence, inland waterways have lagged behind through lack of adequate attention and investment....
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Food testing labs need technology and manpower
The recent discontent, even uproar, over the alleged incompetence of the country's testing laboratories to conclusively determine the level of contamination in food products, especially the presence of harmful chemicals and other unsafe substances, is indeed worrying.Clearly, one of the key reasons impeding food safety operations by relevant authorities is...
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Improving the country's medicare system
In an overpopulous country like ours, many of the physicians try to deliver the best services possible despite their limitations. True, there are instances of wrong treatment.Acknowledging human errors let it be emphasised that efforts and sincerity of physicians in general should not be undermined.However, it is our conviction that...
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Prospect of digital marketing
No matter how fancy the term sounds, digital marketing is now a career that the youngsters want to pursue. It requires certain skills to shine in the industry. Often having a lack of understanding of digital marketing platforms, many young marketers think marketing through the social media networks like Facebook...
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Uncertainty for admission seekers
Admission tests for the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and medical colleges have been scheduled to be held on two consecutive days this year, reports a Bangla daily. The admission seekers will have to sit for enrolment examinations for BUET on October 05 (Saturday), only the day after...
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Banning sugarcane power crushers unjust
Natore district administration and North Bengal Sugar Mills management have taken steps to stop use of power crushers to compel farmers to sell sugarcane to the mills, according to a September 02 report published in The Financial Express. Such step is taken as per a law which, however, stops farmers...
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