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Country's maiden gold policy

A gold policy, intended to fill up the void in relation to the import of the precious metal and check its smuggling, is now in place. The cabinet in its regular weekly meeting last week approved the policy, fulfilling a longstanding demand of the people engaged in gold trade. As...

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A turnaround in real estate sector in the offing?

The real estate sector is bracing for a much expected revival. The slow business has picked up since last year with support from stakeholders like government, lenders and utility service providers. As of now, according to reports, some private commercial banks and financial institutions are offering home loans at single-digit...

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Country boats ferrying passengers - a delightful scene

After basking in dominance in the country's rivers for over a couple of decades, the engine-run boats and their operators appear to be making an exit. An age-old spectacle seems poised to re-enact itself in the country's big and small rivers. The visual is composed of country boats moving languidly...

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Green Banking can help Bangladesh

People across the world are now more conscious about the environment. The focus is now on 'green safety' and 'sustainable ecological balance'. This has led to the emergence of Green Banking which involves environmental and social responsibility. As is known, Bangladesh is one of the most environmentally affected countries of...

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A strong democracy offers scope for discussion

The ruling party should consider holding talks with the main opposition so that a fair and participatory election can take place. The common people and the foreign development partners here want to see a peaceful power transfer through a fair and free election.The ruling party leaders claim that they have...

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Challenging social values, morality

The Indian Supreme Court has recently observed through three separate verdicts that gay marriage, living together and extra-marital affairs are not criminal offences. Basically, all three issues are very controversial and sensitive in nature. The meaning of these varies from person to person. Social values, morality and judgement are vital...

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