Finance News: Latest Financial News, Finance News today in Bangladesh

Docs' reluctance to stay in rural area

News says that the government plans to appoint a fresh batch of doctors to hospitals and clinics before the coming election. The Health and Family Welfare Minister disclosed the information at a view-exchange meeting with doctors at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital on October 09. He said 10,000 doctors would be...

Myanmar's intransigence: It's time to bury the hatchet

The Myanmar attempt to claim a Bangladesh island as its territory goes far beyond the borders of credulity. That the beleaguered country can stoop to such a low has never occurred to the Bangladesh authorities. Obviously, the vile attempt has once again demonstrated the incorrigibly belligerent policy adopted by Naypyidaw...

Not to be duped by digital entertainment

Bangladesh has witnessed a massive development over the past 10 years. Beside health, education and transportation, country's internet infrastructure and information and communications technology (ICT) sector has improved the most. With cheap and easy access to internet, we already have reshaped our habits and taste of entertainment, which is affecting...

DU question paper leak, it's shocking

This letter is in reference to a news item titled "Detectives arrest six over DU 'Gha' unit question paper leak" that was published in the Financial Express on October 14. It is really shocking that the question papers of Dhaka University's entrance examination was leaked once again despite measures promised...

Uber should expand its areas of coverage

Since its launch in Bangladesh back in 2016, ridesharing app service Uber has proven to be convenient, inexpensive and safe for most of the passengers in the country. Through the app on their phones, with few clicks, anyone can hire a private vehicle that can pick him or her from...

Government should strengthen public medical facilities

In Bangladesh, the number of hospitals, especially in private sector, is increasing. This is because the country's growing population requires more healthcare facilities with every passing month. Most people in Bangladesh reside in rural areas where the number of doctors and healthcare facilities are low. As a result, these patients...