‘Fani’ passes leaving lessons
The much-dreaded cyclone ‘Fani’ passed off relatively weakened through Bangladesh on Saturday. As the whole country watched what had happened in the Indian state of Odisha earlier on Friday and in West Bengal later, morning papers and TV channels on Sunday put the total death figure for Bangladesh at 16....
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Over-capacity in power sector?
The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), it seems, is out to prove that plenty of anything---in its case, power plants--- at times, can be perilous. This would sound bizarre to many, for even some years back the economy was bleeding due to power shortage. Industries remained shut, markets used to...
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Extortion—the pachydermal way
Not all people earn their bread by honest means. Of the various illegal methods and duplicitous tactics, extortion is likely to compete for a place at the top echelon of the list. Extortionists are class-conscious. Starting from the petty ones who have no source of regular income to the lordly...
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Cyclone Fani, lessons learnt
The cyclone Fani crossed through the northwestern part of Bangladesh on Saturday. Sixteen people were killed and more than 60 were injured. Hundreds of trees were toppled, electricity lines disrupted by trees, seasonal crops affected severely and many shanties seriously damaged. Rising temperature due to climate change and deforestation are...
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Price hike in Ramadan
The month of fasting for the Muslims will start soon. Prices of essentials have already started escalating in the kitchen markets. Grocery items including onion, garlic, sugar and chickpea, as well as other vegetables are dearer now. While other Muslim countries of the world take steps in keeping the prices...
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