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Prospect of shipbuilding

If diversification of the export basket is an objective of utmost priority, shipbuilding is certainly a leading candidate. It has already proved its potential and given further patronage, it can take a large chunk of the expenditure on procurement of ships the world over. According to a leading global economic...

Rural economy: Stimulating non-farm activities

Although agriculture remains the dominant source of rural livelihoods at least in terms of generating employment, its relative role in earning income has been falling over time. This is apparent from the slide in the share of the sector in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The trend is not surprising either...

Easing migrants' plight

The International Migration Day observed on Monday brought into sharp focus the ordeals that migrants including those from Bangladesh are facing. Happily, the United Nations is actively playing a catalyst's role in this area, with the aim of creating more dialogues and interactions among countries and regions, as well as...

Commemorating the glory of Victory Day

This year the Victory Day had an added significance as UNESCO has recognised the historic 7th March speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a part of world heritage. The war of independence that continued for nine months after the declaration of independence by Bangabandhu, ended with the Pakistan Army's...

Security clearance for foreigners

MANY foreigners who are staying in this country for various reasons like job, business or study have of late been facing a hard time to obtain security clearance from the Special Branch of Police and it is tainting our image outside the country. Interested investors and entrepreneurs have been getting...

Open manhole: A threat for pedestrians

OPEN manholes are like death traps as they are the cause of around 600 deaths in a calendar year. Pedestrians, motorcyclists, cyclists and children are the most vulnerable victims of open and uncovered manholes. As things are, the city roads are not safe by any stretch of imagination due to...