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Frustrating pace of foreign-funded projects

Slow pace of project implementation, especially in case of foreign-funded ones, has almost become a norm in Bangladesh. This phenomenon has now become widespread in the absence of proper monitoring-cum-evaluation as well as robust mechanism for ensuring accountability. The standard practice followed worldwide is carrots for successes and sticks for...

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A preview of the 2018 Budget

The presentation of national budgets in parliament traditionally starts with praise for the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate, which crossed seven per cent or so during the last couple of years. This positive performance was overshadowed by rising inequality, unemployment (at least among the educated section of the population),...

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Unlocking the tourism potential

The country's tourism sector is yet to be developed to the desired level despite immense potential for its improvement. The cities and towns lack quality accommodation facilities, decent public transports, safe and secured roads, well-equipped hospitals, and access to clean water and hygienic foods The people in general are, in...

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Tigers' meek surrender to the Afghans

AFGHANISTAN gave no chance to the Tigers and wrapped up the 3-match T20 series by a 2-0 margin with a game in hand. It was a bitter pill to swallow for us as the young Afghans guided their team to their first T20I series win over a Test side other...

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Fire safety in shopping malls

FIRE safety is essential for all residential and commercial buildings, particularly for high rise structures of today. It is more important for shopping malls where thousands of people assemble everyday to buy articles of necessity or luxury. Necessity of fire safety is more keenly felt during times of festivals like...

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