Development projects for DSCC
The news that a substantial fund has been proposed for more than a dozen development projects under the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) offers a rare moment of cautious optimism. For years, many wards under the DSCC have existed with minimal urban facilities, bearing the consequences of prolonged neglect. Against...
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Dhaka's elevation as a megacity is no cause for celebration
Dhaka has emerged as the 2nd largest megacity in the world in terms of population. The United Nations World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 report finds Jakarta to secure the top position with 42 million people. Taking urban sprawl into consideration, the UN applies a new gauge to measure the world's megacity...
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Toxic ink on the plate
The scene is familiar to anyone living in or visiting Bangladesh. At street corners, outside schools, bus stands, and train terminals, vendors dish out puri, jhalmuri, fried crispy snacks and sweets packaged in newspaper sheets. Bakeries, confectionery shops, and roadside tea stalls also use newspaper sheets to pack food. The...
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Unregistered vehicles a threat to road safety
Bangladesh's roads are notorious for congestion, accidents and chaos. While inadequate infrastructure and careless driving are often blamed, the widespread presence of unregistered vehicles is a less obvious yet highly dangerous problem that undermines road safety and drains public resources. Every day, thousands of vehicles from trucks and private cars...
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Export diversification to sustain growth
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket" - this timeless advice has never been more relevant for Bangladesh as it prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. While the ready-made garment (RMG) sector has long been the backbone of our export economy, contributing more than 80 per...
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