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Operationalising the system to expedite customs clearance

With the rise in the volume of import and export, the need for minimising the time and cost involved in the process of clearing goods from the land, sea and airports cannot be overemphasised. In this context, what a recent study titled, 'Time Release Study (TRS)-2022' conducted by Bangladesh customs...

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Saying no to wasteful building concept

A five-year study done by the Department of Environment (DoE) between 2013 and 2018 found that seven cities of Bangladesh-Narayanganj, Dhaka, Gazipur, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Khulna and Barishal-have the most polluted air. That the study ended four years ago does not mean that the pollution levels have shown any improvement during...

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'No' to student politics in pvt universities

Private universities in the country are now under pressure to allow student politics on their respective campuses. The pressure is mounted by the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League. The BCL recently announced its committees at 41 private universities in the country. Its leaders...

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Preventing hepatitis

One in every three citizens in Bangladesh is suffering from some sort of liver diseases, according to a survey conducted by the Hepatology Society. The survey revealed that about 10 million people are suffering from chronic hepatitis and more than 40 million across the country are suffering from fatty liver...

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Upcycling: Trash-to-treasure

Upcycle refers to recycling something in such a way that the resulting product generates higher value than the original item. In broader sense, it is also known as creative reuse. It is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products perceived to...

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Checking Dhaka's mosquito menace

Mosquito bites not only make our lives miserable but also infect us with viral fevers such as dengue, chikungunya and malaria. And there is very little we can do to counter mosquitoes. We try to use a number of insecticide sprays on our own to keep us safe. But despite...

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