That the rate of poverty in the country fell quite sharply over the past few years is indeed a cause for rejoicing. But still about a quarter -- 21.8 per cent to be precise -- of the population was poor in 2018. Sure enough, no country feels at ease with...
Read moreThe executive branch of the state is mainly run by a public administration apparatus comprising civil officers and employees, who implement the policies and programmes of the government. In effect, it plans, organises, directs, coordinates and controls administrative activities and remains responsible and accountable for executive actions. In case of...
Read moreAlthough Bangladesh has halved poverty rate since 2000, one-fourth of the country's population remain still poor. Moreover, some 20 million people are living in extreme poverty.This was disclosed by a senior World Bank official, Dandan Chen, this week while addressing a symposium titled Adaptive Social Protection: Technical and Policy Consideration....
Read moreBangladesh has topped among many countries in the list of GDP (gross domestic product) growth in the last 10 years. According to the just-released Spectator Index based on current prices since 2009, the country's GDP has grown by 188 per cent compared to China's 177 per cent, India's 117 per...
Read moreIt is heartening to note that Bangladesh Television (BTV) programmes are being broadcasted in India on its state-controlled Doordarshan's DTH platform-DD Free Dish since September 02, 2019. Media reports say people from different parts of India can now watch the BTV 24 hours a day. We in Bangladesh have been...
Read moreWe often hear girls committing suicide being victims of disgrace, harassment and stalking. Rukaiya Akhtar Rupa, a 15-year-old Pirojpur girl, was one, who reportedly committed suicide after she had been harassed by some miscreants. Many girls in different parts of the country are silently suffering from stalking and harassment, and...
Read moreCricket lovers are glad to see Bangladesh meet Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Chattogram beginning on September 05, to be followed by a T20 tournament. While cheering for the home side, let's appreciate the spirit of Afghan cricketers who are trying to emerge as a formidable force in world...
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