Developmental disparity hinders balanced growth
It is a truism that developmental efforts, both from the private and public sectors, are largely Dhaka and Chattogram (Chittagong) centric. Then again, the rest of the country is not treated equally in matters of development project selection and allocation of resources. Dhaka, the administrative headquarters, and its adjoining areas...
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Streamlining the healthcare system
There is no denying that the country's healthcare services are in a shambles. Despite mushroom growth of private clinics and diagnostic centres throughout the country, the poor people are still deprived of the minimum standard of medical services.Private healthcare services were introduced partly to take the pressure off public hospitals...
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Bracing for the dust invasion
The Dhaka-dwellers who are physically or mentally allergic to dust ought to prepare themselves for worse times. Winter is not far away. Dozens of vital roads are being dug up for construction or repair jobs. At many spots work is in full swing, especially one that is related to Metro...
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Increase in price of eggs affecting food habits
For many low and middle-income households in Dhaka, eggs are an inexpensive source of nutrition. According to health experts, an egg has only 75 calories. But it also has seven grams of high-quality protein, five grams of fat, and 1.6 grams of saturated fat, along with iron, vitamins, minerals and...
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Demise of an iconic musician
The musical maestro and legendary musician Ayub Bachchu is no more. This news came to me like a bolt from the blue. I am deeply saddened by his demise. He is one of the pioneers who popularised band music among the Bangladeshi music-lovers around the 80s. I have been his...
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