The queer case of state-owned enterprises
The report that the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) and the Petrobangla, two government-owned statutory corporations, have defaulted on payment of import duty and taxes to the tune of Tk 330 billion is highly disconcerting. Responsible for the bulk of the energy import, the Petrobangla has accumulated a total of Tk...
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Foreign policy goals in manifestos of BNP, Jamaat
As Bangladesh heads toward the February 12 parliamentary elections, foreign policy has emerged -- at least on paper -- as an important area to focus on by the two main power contenders, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami. Both parties have devoted space in their election manifestos to outlining...
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NiV crossing traditional belt, seasons
A woman aged between 40 and 50 died of Nipah Virus (NiV) infection in the northern district of Naogaon, according to WHO Disease Outbreak News. As reported, the woman developed symptoms of NiV infection which included fever, headache, muscle cramp, loss of appetite, weakness and vomiting followed by hypersalivation, disorientation...
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Everyone wants reform, but no one wants to change
Everywhere we look, someone is calling for reform. Television debates are full of arguments, social media overflows with opinions, and newspapers are packed with criticism. Yet amid all this noise, one simple question is often avoided: Am I ready to change?We want the system to change. We want leaders to...
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Airline tickets in the grip of syndicates
Air travel is more than just a mode of transportation; it represents the hard-earned journey of migrant workers, a vital step in a student's career, and often the last hope for critically ill patients. But it is ironic that this essential service is now facing a deep crisis.Abnormal fare hikes,...
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