Justice goes digital
The Supreme Court's recent move to make company court proceedings fully digital is a much-needed step toward a more efficient and honest justice system. With paperless processes already introduced in one court and soon expanding to the other two courts that deal with company matters, it is clear there is...
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FDI and external debt management
Are the foreign investors sensing a gradual improvement in the country's business climate? Did the much-hyped four-day investment summit in April instil some confidence in foreign businesses to invest in Bangladesh now? These two questions seem pertinent in light of the data released by the central bank'for the third quarter...
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Forging resistance against crime
A heroic scene was enacted in the capital's Wari area on last Sunday when collective action of local people saved a boy's life and led to the apprehension of two members of a teen gang. It happened in the rush evening hour when a 17-year-old boy found himself surrounded by...
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Keep children away from toxic food
Food safety is a fundamental human right, yet millions of children in Bangladesh are unknowingly exposed to adulterated and contaminated food products every day. This silent crisis is not only a public health emergency-it is a direct threat to our nation's future. Children's physical and mental development depends heavily on...
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Climate change adaptation challenges
Climate change is a major global issue with serious impacts on people, ecosystems, and the environment. Since the 1970s, it has accelerated rapidly due to human activities, leading to rising temperatures and increasing weather variability. Although Bangladesh contributes little to global climate change, it is highly vulnerable due to its...
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