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Reversal in potato export

The country's transition from a deficit agricultural output to a surplus one has not necessarily been happy all the time. In case of potato cultivation, a gross anomaly has been created over the years. Here is an example of how farmers' sincere toil and effort given to grow bumper crops...

Good harvest, bad price

Good harvest, unfortunately, no longer promises good fortune for farmers. Years of good harvest, especially of paddy, has established the reality, albeit grimly, that agricultural produce like any natural resource or manufactured product has to be matched by demand in order for the production to be fairly priced. Reports have...

Banks, government bonds and tax

Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhit has indicated that he is headed for the sunset of his political career. As he looks back he will have plenty to be proud of -- not least the country's elevation on to the threshold of a lower middle-income country. There were pitfalls as...

Rain and sufferings of city dwellers

Rain causes sufferings to the city dwellers. Broken and dilapidated roads make the lives of the commuters difficult. Getting out of homes becomes a challenging affair as big holes on the main roads often make the journey of commuters risky and troublesome. Many of the city roads go under water...

Seasonal affective disorder

Does season really change mood? Yes. We all feel sad in certain times. If the depression occurs at the same time every year, it is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It generally happens in the late fall and in early winter. Some think SAD is winter depression but SAD can...

Green tea gaining popularity

Green tea is a popular beverage consumed worldwide and in recent years, it has also gained popularity as a health drink. Tea was originated in China during the Shang dynasty (1556 to 1046 BC), where it was used as a medicinal drink. Green tea without sugar keeps us full of...

Need more schools for special children

Autistic children are neglected in our country. With proper care, we can make them worthy citizens.Very few schools are being run for the special children even in the city areas. The parents of these kids are worried when they do not find special schooling. I know many parents, who have...