Stop market manipulation, ensure fair competition
Bangladesh has been in the grip of persistently high inflation for years with consequent severe hardship for low- and middle-income families. Although the interim government managed to bring the inflation rate down to an average 8.9 per cent in 2025 from the double-digit levels in 2024, the prices of essential...
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Can next govt fulfil July dreams?
Undeniably, the July uprising has radically changed the public's view on what future governments should be like. The Dr Yunus-led interim administration's role has been more than just arranging the 13th parliamentary election. In fact, its job has been to do the groundwork for the next elected government to start...
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A gender-biased election system!
When out of 85 women contestants only seven are elected in the just concluded parliamentary polls, the message it gives is not at all savoury. Of the seven, six are from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the rest one contested as an independent candidate. Yet there is a twist...
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New government, old crises
The national election has concluded and a new government is set to assume responsibility on the strength of people's mandate. Yet history reminds us that an election is not a destination; it is merely the beginning. The challenges facing the new administration are not new - they are long-standing issues...
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Hassles in obtaining driving license
Obtaining a driving licence has become more than a formality, it is essential for personal independence, employment, and daily life. Yet, this vital service has increasingly become a source of frustration and hardship for ordinary citizens. Procedural complexities, unnecessary travel, irregularities, and the influence of broker networks make the process...
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