Bottled water: Price high, quality suspect
With increasing popularity of bottled water, their prices are also on the rise apparently without rhyme or reason. So, question naturally arises if there is any regulatory control over the country's ever-growing bottled water market. Then there is no way of ensuring if water bottled under various brand names is...
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The unbearable cost of living in Dhaka
The victory of 33-year-old Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic Party primary for the 2025 New York City mayoral election has sent shockwaves through the American political establishment. He was up against a wall of prejudice due to his faith, skin colour and opposition to the slaughter of Palestinians. His socialist...
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Conserving heritage, historical sites
In Bangladesh, numerous sites hold significant religious, cultural, and historical importance and have endured for many centuries. Nevertheless, many historical structures that are symbols of the nation's rich heritage no longer exist, and many of the existing sites or structures are also not well-preserved. The failure to acknowledge and celebrate...
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Why no paternity leave in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh remains one of the few nations where fatherhood is yet to be recognised by the labour law. Despite longstanding discussions, the issue continues to be overlooked, both legally and socially.Paternity leave is not just a break from work-it is an opportunity for fathers to provide emotional and physical support...
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Late arrivals at exam centres
Every year during major examinations in Bangladesh-be it SSC, HSC, university admission tests, or job recruitment exams-it is deeply concerning to see students being denied entry simply for arriving late. This is not an isolated occurrence but a recurring problem that deserves serious attention from the examination control authorities.The issue...
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