The reckless purchase of topsoil from poor farmers by brick kiln owners in different parts of the country carries dreadful portents. The practice in the long run is feared to render swathes of fertile lands barren, apart from inviting environmental hazards in the nearby areas. With the cover of the...
Read moreThe latest Bangladesh experience is possibly a clear pointer to a camouflage. It is that growth has been satisfactory, but the employment effect of growth is not up to the mark. It is being argued that Bangladesh has been passing through a phase of jobless growth. In fact, textbook economics...
Read moreOne of the most talked about issues these days all over the globe is the degradation of environment caused mostly by human actions. Change, therefore, is a must at the fundamental level to reverse the damages we have already caused to the environment. Against this backdrop, June 5 is being...
Read moreDuring the holy month of Ramadan, several food items failed to meet the standards set by Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI). In fact, adulteration of food items has reached shocking proportions. People buy ready-made food items prior to Iftar and some unscrupulous businessmen use toxic chemicals to gain higher...
Read moreNafizur Rahman (22), a student, was passing through Hatijheel around 10:00pm on May 30, when he was stopped by a group of 10 to 12 men. Identifying themselves as Rapid Action Battalion personnel, the group of miscreants kidnapped Nafizur from the spot. Later they called Nafizur's family. Claiming that they...
Read moreWith the option of downloading and using thousands of free and paid apps available at the Google Play store, the emergence of affordable android smart-phones had really helped the mobile telecommunication sector. Smart-phone models from a number of international brands became very popular in Bangladesh when they were initially launched...
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