Disciplining savings tool sale
The central bank's latest move to ensure digital disbursement of yields and principal amount of the national savings certificates (NSCs) has been long overdue. The facility that was basically designed to benefit women savers, pensioners and other retirees is being widely abused at the cost of national exchequer. The Bangladesh...
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Improving the ease of doing business
Bangladesh slipped by 111 notches in the past 13 years in the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business' index, according to reports. Such poor ranking among global economies is undeniably frustrating, particularly in respect of the country's investment growth.In the latest 2019 World Bank (WB) ranking in 'Ease of Doing...
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The case for saving a decaying filmdom
The National Film Day was observed on April 03 like in the last seven years. The observance of the day began in 2012 at the initiative of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The effort was taken with a noble vision that served as its leitmotif: Making better movies in Bangladesh. The...
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How safe is the RAJUK Bhaban?
The Rajdhani Unnyan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) Bhaban is an important structure of Dhaka city. It is important for the people as they receive services related to efficient and environment-friendly land use, planning and design, building conservation, car park management etc. from the RAJUK office located in the building. Aesthetically, the building...
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Quality food for the farmers who feed the nation
This refers to the editorial piece published in the Financial Express on April 5, 2019 with the title 'Quality food for those who feed the nation'. This was a timely piece. As I am an agriculturist and work closely with rural farmers, I am aware of the general health and...
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