Gas and oil exploration: yet another failed bid
Belying expectations of the Petrobangla officials, this time also the international bid Bangladesh floated to woo international oil companies (IOCs) has drawn a blank. Not a single IOC did come for bidding for bay hydrocarbon exploration. The head of the state-run Petrobangla, according to an FE report, was clueless about...
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Strengthening local governance
The flourishing of decentralised, autonomous and self-reliant local government bodies as envisaged in our constitution, has been a long-cherished aspiration of the people of Bangladesh. But the reality on the ground has been quite different from that of expectations, as evident from their administrative, financial, and policy dependence on the...
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Dramatic turn of events in Syria
More than half a century long dynastic rule of Syria by the Assad family is over with the rebels taking control of Damascus on Sunday (December 8). The fate of Bashar al-Assad, who succeeded his father Hafez al-Assad as the president of Syria in 2000 after the latter's death, was...
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Need for a global English TV network
In the contemporary landscape characterised by swift information dissemination, the narrative of a nation plays a pivotal role in defining its global presence. For Bangladesh, establishing a global English television network is crucial not only for showcasing its accomplishments but also for effectively countering disinformation and foreign propaganda, particularly those...
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Youth startups and their impacts
Youth startups are transforming Bangladesh by driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities. With a population dominated by young people, Bangladesh is seeing an increase in entrepreneurial ventures led by ambitious youth focusing on sectors like technology, e-commerce, agriculture, and education. Initiatives such as Pathao, a ride-sharing platform, and Sheba...
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