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Use of ADR in resolving corporate financial dispute

The long-drawn dispute over arrear dues between the two top telecom operators and the telecom sector regulator, hopefully, is heading towards an amicable solution. The disagreement turned nasty lately as both sides stuck to their guns. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) imposed a number of restrictions on both the...

Urbanisation in an environmentally sustainable way

Bangladesh is losing 2.7 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) each year due to environmental degradation mostly in urban areas, according to the findings of a recent World Bank (WB) study. Rapid and unplanned urbanisation is causing severe air and water pollution in the towns and cities.In fact,...

Eviction drive JnU students style

The residents of the capital have long reached their tethers' end watching the cat-and-mouse between the law enforcers and the footpath encroaching small traders. On occasions, the face-off turns violent, with the police evicting the hawkers without mercy. The illegal traders hit back in groups. Many move stealthily keeping a...

Drive to stop gambling

The government has taken some actions against illegal casinos in Dhaka that are a breeding ground of drugs and crimes. A section of influential people is involved in this racket and it would not be easy to tackle the issue but the Prime Minister said the government would be tough...

Social media as pressure group

Social media networks are increasingly becoming a strong pressure group in society. The common people are now sharing their opinions in this platform and if an issue draws public attention and has its merit, the government and the law enforcement people take quick actions. As more people are using Facebook,...

Sanctuary for elephants

About 200 years ago, elephants were abundant throughout today's Bangladesh but today they are listed as critically endangered animal. Up to 30 per cent of Bangladesh's elephant population is transient. A 2001-2003 IUCN study found that there were 15 important elephant corridors in Bangladesh involving native elephants and migratory populations...