Protecting local industries
For a developing country like Bangladesh, the importance of pursuing an import substitution strategy cannot be overstated. Import substitution is not merely about reducing dependence on foreign goods; it is a strategic pathway to building a robust industrial base, generating employment, saving foreign reserve and deepening backward linkages that support...
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Modernising data protection laws
Data are what a piece of information is made of. So, it is important that data on any subject are well-preserved and protected; and the information they generate is also well-preserved and protected. In this Digital Age, which started from the mid-20th century and is ongoing, protection of data is...
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Security concerns before election
The 13th national election is barely a month away. Now, is the atmosphere congenial to holding a general election? If maintenance of law and order is a prerequisite for holding a free, fair and peaceful poll, a unanimous verdict would be in the negative. Killings by shooting, beating, hacking and...
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Stop illegal gas connection
According to the Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company, more than 111,000 illegal gas connections were disconnected over the past nine months, an average of over 12,000 per month. While these figures highlight the scale of gas theft, they also reveal long-standing irregularities and deep-rooted weaknesses in energy management and...
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Marine biodiversity at risk
Bangladesh is steadily advancing toward economic growth, with its GDP projected to reach US$ 475 billion in the fiscal year 2025-26. Within this progress lies a critical yet fragile opportunity - the marine sector. Experts estimate that marine resource extraction alone could generate up to US$ 6.0 billion annually. With...
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