Public procurement reform ensures fair play
The interim government has recently amended the public procurement ordinance with the perennial but elusive aim of making the process more competitive and transparent. Through this amendment, the government introduced several key changes to the ordinance, including the elimination of the 10 per cent price deviation rule, a complete transition...
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Global call for debt reform
Debt, while essential for development finance, can become a burden if not managed appropriately. The management of debt is influenced by both internal and external factors. Internal factors are typically within the control of the nation, while external factors are beyond the debtor country's control. For instance, events like COVID-19,...
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Time for RMG owners to grow up
With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, the familiar specter of unrest looms over the ready-made garment (RMG) sector. This has almost become an annual ritual before Eids, where workers take to the streets demanding their wages, arrears, and Eid bonuses, while factory owners use the situation as a bargaining tool to extract additional...
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Empower women's voice
Our days are passing like a nightmare. Peaceful sleep has become a luxury for parents who have daughters. Where can a girl feel safe in Bangladesh? Does any safe zone exist for them?For too long, rape has been blamed on women's clothing and behaviour. Those with a regressive mindset have...
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Trouble buying train tickets
Train is one of the most popular modes of transportation for the general public, especially during Eid or long holidays when people's reliance on trains increases. However, recently buying train tickets has become almost a matter of luck! When thousands of people try to log in to the online ticketing...
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