Murdered journalist and some questions
The gruesome murder of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin on Thursday evening in Gazipur has left both the journalist community and the entire nation shell-shocked. It once again underscores the grave dangers media professionals face in the line of their duty to inform the public, as well as the appalling state of...
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Why is hilsa out of reach?
The interim government's decision to increase food aid through vulnerable group feeding assistance during the lean days of ban on fishing to the fishermen families is a commendable move. Notably, the fishing ban comes on two occasions for 22 days between October 12 and November 2 to protect mother hilsas...
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Corruption must be shown zero tolerance
Corruption is a persistent problem in emerging nations such as Bangladesh, and finding a solution seems increasingly difficult. Those involved in corrupt practices often remain disconnected from the public, while those with political ties frequently evade justice. Corrupt officials gain power through elections, and the wealthy and influential consistently avoid...
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Fixing the crisis at SIBL
Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBL) was once the flagbearer of Shariah-compliant banking in Bangladesh. However, it quickly gained national notoriety for all the wrong reasons. Billions of taka were unceremoniously siphoned off through questionable loans to a politically influential conglomerate. What was meant to be a bank founded on ethical...
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