Need for physicians to win public trust
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Dhaka Medical College, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressed a simple desire that the physicians of the country won the people's trust through dedicated and compassionate care. If the doctors could do so, patients would not go abroad for healthcare and the country...
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US, Iran must act responsibly
Just when the world had begun to breathe a sigh of relief, the spectre of another devastating conflict has returned. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran to halt hostilities had raised hopes that diplomacy had finally prevailed over military confrontation. Negotiators from both sides...
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Protecting Dhaka from rain-induced floods
Dhaka has been experiencing heavy downpours over the past few days and in consequence that have left the megacity city non-functional. But why should a heavy downpour be able to completely inundate a modern city and disrupt entire city life altogether? What has happened to its drainage system? Since the...
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Stand by the flood-hit people of Banshkhali
Banshkhali in Chattogram is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis. Continuous heavy rainfall, hill torrents, and tidal surges have inundated several unions across the upazila. Thousands of families have lost their homes, crops have been destroyed, and livestock has been swept away. Many people are still living in shelters or...
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Strengthening banking governance
Strengthening governance in banking sector is essential to restoring public trust, improving financial stability, and reducing the risk of fraud and financial misconduct. Although regulatory standards have been introduced over the years, many banks remain reluctant to fully comply with rigorous accounting, disclosure, and governance requirements. Weak enforcement, political influence,...
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