Reaping benefits from expanded MPO scheme
The non-government teachers' strike that ended last week was a clear enough sign to cash in on a delicate moment when the government was trying to appease as many quarters as possible in the run-up to the national polls. Apparently, they have succeeded in their mission. Calling off their 'hunger...
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Need for change in police-people relations
At the time of launching the Police Week 2018, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina cited a Bangla proverb, "Baghe dharley ek gha, police dharley athar gha" (if tiger catches hold, it leaves one gash; if the police catch hold, there are 18 such gashes). A perception such as this presents a...
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NBR wakes up late
The phrase 'it is better late than never', seemingly, does not apply appropriately all the time. A case in point is the late detection of partial execution of a statutory regulatory order (SRO) concerning the imposition of 15 per cent value added tax (VAT) on a number of port services....
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Violence against children
A RECENT report released by a non-government organisation reveals that violence against children has risen significantly in the country.The report published by the Bangladesh Shishu Adhikar Forum (BSAF), said child rights violation rose by 7.13 per cent in 2017 compared to that of the previous year. It also cited that...
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Internet utilisation and its high speed
AS a country, we are experiencing digital transformation. The new ICT Minister also emphasized the importance of internet. But one of the major concerns for the government is to ensure internet for urban people and school students. For many, internet is still just a media of social networking or dark...
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Sleep well and live well
NOBODY needs to be told about the value of sleeping well. But in our day-to-day busy life many of us are deprived of adequate sleep. Adequate sleep is necessary for a healthy body and mind. Many of us have a bad habit of refraining from regular sleep at nights and...
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