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Delayed or poor ADP execution

The litany of delayed or poor project implementation has been an oft-repeated concern rooted in a bureaucratic culture. When as many as 1,978 projects are executed under the Revised Annual Development Programme (RADP) in a single year, the overriding compulsion for timely utilisation of funds can be easily comprehended. When...

Reforming tax regimes rationally

Contrary to what the chairman of National Board of Revenue (NBR) claimed a few days ago, the country's tax rates, more specifically corporate tax, still remain very high compared to other middle-income countries (Bangladesh is now categorised as a lower middle-income country). This high rate makes it very difficult to...

Awareness campaign against noise pollution

Sound pollution has turned out to be acute in the capital city. It has gone far beyond the permissible level, putting the public health at risk, according to a survey. Conducted at several points of the city, the survey reveals that sound pollution has reached the highest 120-130 decibels (dB)...

Fair price for animal hide

Eid-ul Azha is just four days away. Every year thousands of animals are sacrificed on this day. It is a day when the poor and needy get a share of meat from the sacrificed animals. A government report has revealed that a total of 12 million cows, buffaloes, goats and...

Mass shootings in USA

It was shocking that a gunman killed more than 20 people in a Walmart shopping store in Texas, USA on August 03. The Caucasian shooter had casually walked into the Walmart store and targeted shoppers and employees, in a heavily-Hispanic neighbourhood. Many are suspecting that the shooter probably hated Hispanics....

Curbing environmental damage

A country should have 25 per cent forest to ensure environment balance. In this regard, Bangladesh does not have the proper amount of required forest. This is why tree plantation has become very important in order to keep our ecological balance intact. Every year, natural disasters like floods, storms, cyclones,...

Women's suffering while commuting

There are a few buses for female commuters, which are simply not sufficient. Even men have hard times while using public transport so we can easily understand the plight of women there. During the rush hours, bus drivers' assistants often refuse to allow women in. If the government introduces more...