Digital platform for transparent fiscal management of SoEs
There is no gainsaying the importance of keeping a government running effectively within its budget. So, the entire process of procuring its funds, allocating those, monitoring their use and, finally producing financial report are the key areas of fiscal management. Since human bias and errors can prejudice the outcome of...
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July uprising, abiding hopes and harsh truths
When people from all walks of life rose up against the Awami League regime in July last year, their focus remained firmly on toppling an authoritarian government. With the state forces unleashing violence on unarmed protesters on the streets, there wasn't enough time to consider what political system might follow...
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Wrong-side driving turns into a menace
The proliferation of motorcycles, driven by various incentives for mobility, has made them a popular alternative to public transport. In the first seven months of this year, a staggering 153,468 new motorcycles were registered across the country, with Dhaka alone accounting for 36 per cent. This figure, however, does not...
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Small businesses left behind in digital race
As digital payments become the new normal, everywhere we turn, from sleek cafés to clothing stores, we see QR codes are being scanned. For many, this shift is a symbol of progress and convenience. But outside urban hubs and air-conditioned malls, the picture is far less rosy.In the narrow alleys...
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Breast cancer rate alarmingly high
Bangladesh now has the highest prevalence of cancer among women in the world. Particularly alarming is the rising rate of breast cancer among women aged 30 to 44, with 19 out of every 100,000 in this age group diagnosed with the disease. The overall cancer situation is worsening day by...
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