Go ahead to transport master plan
To say that the communication system of Bangladesh is in a chaotic state is to say the least. One need not be an expert to reach such a conclusion. In fact, it is obvious to anyone commuting within the city or travel to destinations closer or farther from any point...
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Is restoration of Dhaka's rivers elusive?
While rivers across Bangladesh face grave vulnerabilities-encroachment, pollution, siltation, and declining navigability-the situation is particularly dire for the rivers surrounding Dhaka. A couple of them are practically lifeless, having lost their channels altogether. Despite repeated calls for their preservation and the adoption of a 20-year master plan to protect them,...
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Banks’ investment in Govt. securities
Despite the sluggish performance of the industrial sector, the overall profitability of Bangladesh's banking industry has surged in 2025. Most banks have shifted their focus from industrial lending to investments in government securities such as treasury bills and bonds. This strategic realignment has resulted in remarkable profit growth for leading...
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Be a job creator, not job seeker
Each year, thousands of graduates enter Bangladesh's job market with hopes of securing stable employment only to face limited opportunities and increasing competition. This growing mismatch between education outcomes and labour market realities underscores the need for a paradigm shift - from producing job seekers to cultivating job creators.The current...
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