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Healthy diet dimensions

So far the food-related priorities have been focused on self-sufficiency in cereal production and combating food adulteration. The first is a production issue, and the second a matter of governance. In terms of autarky and getting the food basket fuller with new edibles, the success has been remarkable. As regards...

Realising the promises of education

As pointed out by the World Development Report-2018 titled 'Learning to Realise Education's Promise', mere provision of education is not enough for raising aspirations, setting values and enriching lives in a country. It is in fact learning and acquisition of skills that generates real return on educational investments as these...

Bracing for a credible anti-graft commission

In recent developments, the country's anti-corruption watchdog unearthed 11 areas of graft in the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB). It has also identified 13 sources of graft in the country's income tax department. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the lone institution for fighting graft, found a number of specific areas...

Better corporate governance necessary in banking sector

In order to have a smoothly functioning economy, efficient allocation of resources, equal distribution of authority and good governance practices need to be ensured. Historically, corporate governance practices of Bangladeshi corporations have been found to be very poor as most companies are run by a single family and lack stringent...

Innovative and creative approach to social problems

Recently, an article went viral in social media platforms. The piece informed readers about how Touhidur Rahman, an Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Birampur Upazila, Dinajpur, had taken some steps to eradicate begging from his area. Touhidur had called all 29 adult beggars in his area, along with their children...

Brush your teeth, save your heart

The title of this letter may have confused some readers. They possible wondered, "What do teeth have to do with the heart?" In reality, the teeth can be a potent reason behind heart disease.Bacteria from infected gums can dislodge, enter the bloodstream, attach to blood vessels and increase clot formation....