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Promoting growth of exotic fruits

The fast increase in the production of exotic fruits and their supply to the urban markets speak of a vital fact --- people in the country are not used to shutting themselves off. In the act of welcoming things from outside, people of Bangladesh can find for themselves an exclusive...

Blue economy: Making sustainable use

The third ministerial conference of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) that concluded in the city last week called for sustainable use of the blue economy resources ensuring balanced approach between conservation and development.The Dhaka Declaration, adopted at the end of the two-day meeting, said ideas, principles and norms of...

Finding out zebra crossings' utility

Most of the Dhaka pedestrians believe that when they step onto zebra crossings, motorised vehicles are bound to lower their speed, thus allowing them to get to the other side of the road safely. The stunning fact is few people have ever seen the motorised vehicles give the pedestrians this...

Hilsa output rises

Bangladesh's national fish with unique delicacy, hilsa has demand in some Asian countries including India, apart from its appeal to Bangladeshis. This fish is being exported to a number of countries, especially where there are non-resident Bengalis. Available in the Bay of Bengal region, this fish is mostly caught in...

No exam till grade III

The education ministry's decision not to take examinations up to grade III will be implemented from 2021. This is a good step, which, we believe, will remove burden from kids and ensure learning with joy. In recent times, their childhood have been burdened with many exams that are making them...

Renewing fight against tobacco

We may have forgotten that there is a ban on smoking in public places and that the offender shall be fined. We see people smoking randomly in public places. It seems that the law exists only on paper. The people, whose family members suffer from malnutrition, are seen wasting money...

Overhauling education system: Keeping pace with times

Today, September 8, is the International Literacy Day. This year the day is being celebrated worldwide to promote literacy as part of the right to education, as well as a foundation for individuals' empowerment and inclusive and sustainable development. With the specific theme of 'Literacy and Multilingualism,' it is an...