Mirpur fire: Illegal chemical depot, yet again, responsible
Once again a devastating fire originating from an unauthorised chemical warehouse has claimed at least 16 lives. This time the tragedy happened not in the infamous areas of old Dhaka but in Mirpur's Shialbari area. All 16 people died in a garment factory housed in a four-storey building next to...
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Protesting teachers and some pertinent questions
At a time when students' final exams are just two months away, classes in non-government secondary educational institutions across the country are being badly hampered as thousands of MPO-listed teachers of these intuitions are protesting in Dhaka demanding a hike in their pay and perks. The poor salary structure of...
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Minimising food wastage-
Food is the most essential requirement for the sustenance of human life. From the earliest cavemen to advanced civilizations, food and agriculture have played an inevitable role in keeping humans alive and healthy. Every year on October 16, the world comes together hand in hand to celebrate World Food Day...
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Depositors' suffering at CRMs
Banks are increasingly using modern technologies to ease customers' hardships. One such technology that has become popular in our country is the Cash Recycling Machine, or CRM. Through this machine, money can be deposited at booths 24/7. It is a very necessary and timely initiative. Customers no longer need to...
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