Scrapping RE projects of past regime
The government has decided to scrap 37 renewable energy (RE) deals that had been struck during Awami League government's last tenure under the 'Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act 2010 (extended till 2025). The operation of this dark law has been suspended by the present government...
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Promoting trade ties with Pakistan
When the newly independent Bangladesh completed all the necessary formalities to join the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in November 1972, an objection was raised by Pakistan at the multilateral trade forum. The memory of the fateful defeat of the country in the war against its then-eastern wing...
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Safe drinking water becoming a luxury
A recent investigation by the Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) has exposed alarming practices by the country's leading bottled water companies, resulting in an unjustifiable rise in bottled water prices. Between January and September 2023, the price of a half-litre bottle increased from Tk.15 to Tk.20. The companies claim that rising...
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Why calling for elections now?
It is ridiculous that some political parties are urging the Government of Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus "to do the basic reforms of the state needed to hold free and fair election and leave the details to be decided by the next elected government".It is not rational and they ought...
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Expedite issuance of new NID card
A National Identity Card (NID) is a government-issued document that serves as proof of a citizen's identity. It includes essential personal details such as date of birth, address, gender, parents' names, and a photograph. The Election Commission is responsible for issuing the NID, which plays a crucial role in accessing...
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