Waste disposal is a major problem for any big city, it is only more so for a megalopolis like Dhaka. The city's largely unplanned growth has compounded the problem and posed additional challenge to the management authority. A study conducted by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) estimates that...
Read moreThe banking sector is ailing. This is no news. But what is a matter to worry about is that the authorities concerned do not seem interested to take remedial measures. This may cause people to feel nervous about the future of the sector.Newspapers have been publishing reports and articles one...
Read moreA car-free Manik Mia Avenue is a sight to behold! If children converge on it to run and do what they love to do most, the spot suddenly turns out to be an oasis of innocence cut out from a world apart. On Friday, the oasis became a rendezvous of...
Read moreRide-sharing services like Uber, Pathao and, Shohroz, especially their motor bike services have gained wide popularity in Dhaka city. To beat the traffic jam and reach the destination on time, commuters are using this mode of communication on a regular basis. However, the drivers of these vehicles give a damn...
Read moreDemocracy cannot thrive without free press. It is indeed a matter for worry that our country is becoming increasingly unsafe for journalism. It is bad for our country and its democracy. Free press is a prerequisite for any functioning democracy and without it, we cannot hope that democracy and the...
Read moreWinter is the best time to enjoy some comfortable moments in Dhaka. This year the heat of winter has been raised because of the upcoming election. Summertime is the harshest time for the Dhakaits when they endure load shedding, sweltering heat, water shortage etc. We, however, always experience traffic gridlock...
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