Setting project priority right
The just deposed government of Hasina literally went on a binge of mega projects in the name of development. Sure enough, a few of those like the Padma Bridge and the metro rail are iconic in terms of their infrastructural size, utility, economic return, contribution to gross domestic product and...
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Breaking up oligopoly in poultry industry
At a time when food security is severely under threat, with low and middle-income people forced to cut one essential item after another from their diet due to skyrocketing prices, the fact that a handful of big companies are manipulating the market for exorbitant profits is nothing short of being...
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Monitoring instances of human rights abuse
Bangladesh witnessed the deadliest crackdown on peaceful protests, as the immediate past government decided to use excessive force on the latter, between July 15 and August 5, 2024.According to UN reports, at least 650 people were killed and thousands injured across the country during the crackdown.However, the government's attempt to...
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Time to reclaim city's footpaths
The current state of Dhaka's sidewalks and roads is a matter of to serious concern. Both sides of these essential pathways have been forcibly occupied, leaving many sidewalks unsuitable for pedestrians. This encroachment by hawkers has resulted in numerous complaints, including allegations that some individuals have paid bribes to secure...
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Poverty main barrier to literacy
One of the major challenges Bangladesh faced after the Liberation War was extremely low literacy rate. This low literacy rate is closely linked to the country's persistent poverty. A review of statistics since 1971 reveals a clear trend: as poverty has decreased, literacy has increased.For instance, in 1971, Bangladesh had...
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