No minority tag, please!
What the Chief Adviser to the interim government has said while talking to the Hindu community is not only laudable but also time-befitting. The key message he conveyed is that the members of the Hindu community in the country should not be circumspect by their minority status. They should remain...
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Creating employment opportunities to fuel engine of development
Finance and Planning Adviser to the interim government, Salehuddin Ahmed has indicated that his ministry will prioritise those projects of the ongoing ones that foster businesses and employment. The objective is to support people's livelihoods through creation of jobs. Of course, he has not ruled out carrying on works of...
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Learning from 'cute cops'
The long-familiar Dhaka city looked unknown to its dwellers since August 5 when students of educational institutions starting from middle school to university took up responsibility for traffic management. The students, who spearheaded a fierce anti-government movement that culminated in the ouster of the Awami League government, took on traffic...
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Raising entry age for govt. service to 33
The current maximum entry age of 30 for government jobs is outdated and requires reform. Raising this limit to 33 would better align with modern educational and career trajectories, allowing candidates to complete higher education and gain valuable private sector experience. This change would also accommodate demographic shifts, reflecting increased...
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Why cities need women-only buses
As one of the most densely populated countries in the world, where approximately 1,112 people live per square kilometer, Bangladesh faces numerous challenges, particularly in its urban areas. This high population density is largely concentrated in cities, as many people migrate from rural areas in search of better education and...
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