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In search of new growth models

A study paper presented by two World Bank economists at the annual development conference of the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) has found that the economic models and policies followed so far have lost their relevance by this time. Now is the time for Bangladesh to go for reforms...

Time to make rooftop solar shine

Bangladesh has set a target of unconditionally reducing 26.31 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent from the energy sector alone by 2030 in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). To achieve its goal, Bangladesh must recognise the vital role rooftop solar can play in decarbonising the energy sector. Rapid implementation of 2,000...

Road tragedy on DU campus that could be avoided

Road accidents have become so common and almost routine-like that newspaper readers or viewers of electronic media won't care to give a second look at any report on accidents involving deaths and injuries unless it contains bad news about their close ones. But there are still some accidents and resulting...

Need for a foot over-bridge in front of BL College

Government Brajalal College, also known as BL College, is one of the oldest institutions for higher education in Bangladesh. Located in Khulna city, the college was founded in 1902 with only a few students. But currently, more than 35,000 students are studying in this hundred-year-old college. There is a railway...

Congratulations, Tigers!

It is a great win. It is an emphatic finish by Mehedi Miraz. His last-wicket stand of 51 runs with Mustafizur Rahman has given Bangladesh a memorable win against neighbouring cricketing powerhouse, India. Despite a significant difference in ranking, these two teams often offer close matches to the cricket lovers....

Improving internet service

We now cannot spend a single day without internet. But, the speed of internet is extremely poor in Bangladesh. According to Ookla's latest Speedtest Global Index, the country has ranked to be the fifth worst country in terms of mobile internet speed. Bangladesh reportedly came in the 135th position among...