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Govt. should pay SocBs their dues, not doles

When a state-owned Commercial bank (SocB) here seeks bailout, in terms of replenishment of its capital, it does not stir up any surprise. It has become more of a routine affair for the government to keep aside certain amount as 'recapitalisation' fund in the national budget for the state-owned banks....

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Moving fast to reach sustainable development goals

Bangladesh is trying its best to achieve the goals of the Sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations (UN). The country's government is politically committed to meet such goals.The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) sponsored by the United Nations (UN), otherwise known as the Global Goals or Agenda 2030,...

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Deciphering the mind of bullies

Bullying, not necessarily, involves physical assault. In popular notion in Bangladesh, it stands for intimidation, extreme forms of humiliation and coercing someone into doing something unpleasant. But still, the bullying elements more often resort to physical oppression. According to a UNICEF finding, 35 per cent students in the age-group of...

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Excitement brewing for 14th Asia Cup

The 14th Asia Cup tournament is going to be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 15 till 28. Bangladesh will play in Group B. The other teams in that group are Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. In Group A, India, Pakistan and Hong Kong will fight for Super Four...

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CC cameras can stop cheating in examinations

Cheating during public examinations and examinations in schools, colleges and other academic institutions have been a hindrance to the progress of quality education in the country. Despite several initiatives taken by successive governments, cheating in examinations continues unabated. An initiative can be taken by the government to ensure that all...

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Need for regular exercise

A recent study in The Lancet Global Health has revealed that nearly 1.4 billion people across the world are likely to face severe health complications like heart disease, type-2 diabetes and some cancers due to inactivity.Based on data from 168 countries that was reviewed by more than 300 researchers from...

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