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Protecting \'critical infrastructures\' from cyber attack

The reported selection of 21 government organisations as 'critical infrastructures,' although belated, is a welcome development. In tandem with this, the moves have also been initiated to provide protection to those from cyber attack. The government seems to have learnt the lessons of cyber security in a hard way; the...

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Local value addition to RMG

It is heartening to note that the country's readymade garment (RMG) industry has experienced a surge in value addition. The level reached lately, according to the analysis of the central bank, is the highest since Bangladesh started exporting garment decades back. A review of the Bangladesh Bank on RMG showed...

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Raising budgetary funds for child welfare

One of the strongest determinants of a nation's progress is its treatment of children.  In this regard, the government should lead from the front to build them up as competent citizens and scope should be created for them everywhere in family, society and cultural arena to tend their talents. The...

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e-Cigarettes: An alarming habit

ELECTRONIC cigarette (e-cigarettes, e-cigs) is a power-driven device aimed to discharge nicotine with flavoured vapours. It is marketed as a substitute for normal cigarettes. e-Cigarettes contain high levels of drugs such as yaba, heroin and other poisonous narcotics. It is widely considered that extensive use of e-Cigarettes will make the...

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Excessive dust in air

DHAKA is rated as one of the most polluted cities in the world. Dust and dirt have become an integral part of our life. The media are vociferous about its health effects and the environmentalists of the country are quite vocal about the issue. The general people also feel greatly...

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Gas cylinders need safety rules

TWO balloon vendors died recently in the capital as their gas cylinders used for inflation of balloons exploded. It is worrying on many counts. In many houses gas cylinders are used due to short supply of gas and they often become life threatening for the inmates. People die or injure...

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