World must act to stop Israel
Words fail to condemn the Israeli air attacks across the Gaza strip on March 18 last, that killed more than 400 Palestinians, mainly women and children. Clearly, this is yet another instance of how Israel can defy all international norms with impunity however much the rest of the world except...
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Securing Bangladesh's export sector against fraud
For many years, dirty money has been drained from Bangladesh to various international locations. A businessman from Chattogram, known for taking over multiple banks and channelling substantial amounts as loans, selected Singapore as the sanctuary for his laundered money where he established a billion-dollar business empire. Another corrupt politician, formerly...
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Reviving the spirit of Independence Day
On Wednesday next, the nation will observe the 55th Independence and National Day of Bangladesh. The observance is going to take place at a critical juncture of the nation following the fall of the tyrant ruler Sheikh Hasina on August 5 last. There is now a renewed challenge to restructure...
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World Water Day and wastage of water
Water is a finite resource, and awareness of its usage and conservation is essential. While Bangladesh has not yet faced a catastrophic water crisis like parts of Africa and the sub-Saharan region do, the country is under growing pressure due to rapid population growth and increasing demand from agriculture and...
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Rising demand for tutors and deception
Private tutor platforms have become increasingly popular among university students and parents seeking qualified educators. Many talented yet financially struggling students depend on tutoring jobs to support their education, while parents turn to these platforms to find competent teachers for their children. However, some unethical and fraudulent platforms exploit this...
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