Recognising rights of senior citizens
With the number of people in their old age (65 years and above) remaining at around 12 million in 2025, representing 7.0 per cent of the total population, Bangladesh is going through a fast demographic transition. Since people need different types of support and care in old age, their families,...
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The urgency of recognising informal workforce
For decades, policymakers, labour rights activists and economists in Bangladesh have been drawing attention to the vast informal workforce involved with a large portion of the national economy. Despite its undeniable contribution, this sector remains excluded from official recognition, legal protection and social security coverage. As the country inches closer...
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How digitisation is killing our emotion
In today's world, the rapid rise of digitisation has undeniably transformed the way we live, work and connect. From instant communication to virtual entertainment, technology has made life faster and more accessible than ever before. However, beneath the surface of this convenience lies a pressing concern: the erosion of human...
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Dhaka's crisis of safe water
Safe water is a basic necessity for a large city like Dhaka. However, due to corruption and mismanagement in government and local water supply projects, it often fails to reach the people effectively. Funds allocated for new tubewells or pipelines are frequently misused, and many areas experience irregular water supply...
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