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Eatery sector deserves govt's attention

Like healthcare facilities, medicine shops, suppliers of utilities including water and electricity, hotels and restaurants serving foods are also providing an essential service to the public. But before the gazette notification on the National Industrial Policy-2022 or NIP-22, for short, was issued in late September last year, these hotels and...

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Penalty payments draining exchequer

The state of the country's foreign exchange reserve usually holds the centre stage in most of the discussions about the country's economy these days. With a multitude of contentious issues going around and international financial institutions disputing government figures, a smokescreen is created at times. In the midst of all...

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Growing drug stores indicate growing health problem

Bangladesh may take pride in exporting pharmaceutical products to many countries. Though the amount of exports is still small, it has been increasing over the years. For example, in the last fiscal year (FY22), the country exported pharmaceutical products worth US$189 million, recording around 11.70 per cent growth over $169...

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Congratulations 'Hawa'!

It is really a proud moment for all of us as Bangladeshi film 'Hawa' has reportedly been shortlisted for the prestigious Golden Globe Awards. We convey our heartiest greetings to the team of the film. Mejbaur Rahman Sumon's 'Hawa' has already won hearts of millions of film-lovers in Bangladesh, India,...

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Dangers of kite fighting

The celebration of Poush Sankranti (the end of Bangla month Poush) popularly known as Shakrain or Ghuri Utsab brings life to the most congested alleys of the Old Dhaka. Flying colourful kites is one of the main attractions of this festival. The tradition of kite flying is believed to have...

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Don't smoke in public

Almost everyone is well aware of the fact that smoking is seriously detrimental to smokers' health. Despite the fact, many people still smoke cigarette in public. According to a law, no person can smoke in any public place in Bangladesh. Any person who violates this provision shall be liable to...

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