Developing advanced healthcare facilities at home
With fewer than one hospital bed available per 1,000 patients and still fewer doctors to attend them, the need for more hospital beds and healthcare professionals in the country has been a long-felt demand. Yet, progress in this important sector has been limited so far. That explains why before the...
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BR in need of electric traction for transition
The Bangladesh Railway (BR) continues to lag far behind global trends in railway electrification, despite adopting a formal policy more than a decade ago for transition from diesel-powered trains to electric traction. While many countries have successfully modernised their rail networks through electrification, BR's efforts remain fragmented, poorly sequenced and...
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Do we need a referendum for reform?
The proposed referendum on reforms has gained significant traction in recent days ahead of the election, as it is intended to be carried out simultaneously with the national polls.However, there are several questions surrounding this referendum-such as how many issues will be addressed, and what policy stance will be taken...
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Thirst in the land of plenty
North Bengal was once the proud granary of Bangladesh, but today it fights a silent battle for its very existence. Vast fields are there, but the water that breathes life into them has vanished. Beneath the surface, the water table is sinking to unreachable depths. Even deep tube-wells now struggle...
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