Growth without inclusion and saga of inequality
Despite reforms, policy innovations, and impressive macroeconomic performance in recent decades, inequality continues to undercut the promise of inclusive growth. This paradox -- growth without equitable distribution -- has long been observed in developing nations, but it is particularly striking in South Asia, where persistent disparity remains a barrier to...
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The World Teachers' Day and educational imbroglio
The observance of the World Teachers' Day on October 5 was mostly a muted affair in this country. There is nothing to be surprised at the event passing so quietly. In a country where teachers, particularly those of the primary and secondary schools, are systematically neglected, why should such a...
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Lives lost for lack of antivenom injection
Every year, there are reports galore on people in rural areas losing their lives from snakebites. Lack of anti-venom leaves the victims and their families devastated and helpless, as they can do nothing but wait for their inevitable death.Blessed with vast wetlands, fertile plains and a tropical climate, Bangladesh is...
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Hype over sustainability: How is it working?
In recent years, the word "sustainability" has become one of the most frequently used terms in Bangladesh. It appears in government speeches, university programmes, business meetings, and even social campaigns. Everyone seems to be talking about sustainability but is it really working?The growing popularity of the term began after the...
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Have emotions become recyclable too?
Our surroundings are a colourful world made of plastic. From tea cups to children's toys, from daily furniture to life-saving medical equipment, modern life is unimaginable without plastic. It is cheap, readily available, durable, and can be moulded into any shape. But behind this convenience lies a terrible truth. Plastic...
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