Restoring RAJUK's eCPS
It is deeply troubling that the Electronic Construction Permitting System (eCPS) of the RAJUK remains dysfunctional, leaving the country's real estate sector in disarray. For months, developers have been unable to secure design and land clearance approvals, leading to stalling of projects and disruption of employment across the construction value...
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Mass release of muggers
The release of as many as 1,108 mugging suspects on bail in just past three months is sure to cause many an eyebrow to raise. Some of the gory and gruesome murders of innocent people including members of the business community committed by muggers while looting have struck terror into...
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Bank branch needed at Kharshu
Kharshu bus stand area, under Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj, is located just 22 kilometres away from the capital Dhaka, and serves as a busy transportation hub. There are also 15 surrounding villages, many of which have a significant number of expatriates, business owners, and well-off individuals. But there is no...
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Enhancing Dhaka's disaster management capacity
Dhaka is no stranger to disasters. Among the most frequent and devastating are fire outbreaks that wreak havoc in crowded neighborhoods, markets, and high-rise buildings. These tragic events raise a critical question: Does Dhaka have a well-equipped disaster management team capable of responding efficiently and saving lives?Recent fire incidents have...
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Plight of illegal migrants on way to Europe
Every year, a large number of Bangladeshis lose their lives on their way to Europe in quest of a better future. They are promised by brokers that at a cost of Tk 6.0-12 lakh, a chain of fixers would move them first to Dubai or Muscat, then to Egypt or...
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