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Addressing gas shortage in industries

Gas shortage that seemed to have affected industrial production in a few selected areas since the past months has by now become a major threat to almost the entire range of industrial productivity. Notable among the sectors badly affected include textiles, RMG, light engineering, fertiliser, cement etc. As reports have...

No way to turn a blind eye to hunger when it claims lives

It is mind-boggling to think that one person is dying of hunger every four seconds in this world of advanced science and technology. In terms of number, on an average 19,700 human beings succumb to starvation every day. Belying the United Nations' optimism and pledge that no person will be...

Motivating people to pay tax

That only a tiny percentage of the people with taxable income is paying tax is an undisputed reality. Bangladesh has the lowest tax-GDP ratio in the South Asia region. A recent survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) showed that nearly 68 per cent of people with taxable...

Concern about rising Covid infection

Covid-19 infections are on the rise again in Bangladesh. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the infection rate has seen a 47 per cent increase in the country within a week. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) statistics also show an increase in the number of infections. The...

Steps for e-waste management

The use of electrical and electronic equipment is increasing day by day in Bangladesh. But after their expiration, they become poisonous waste materials, called e-waste. It contains serious radiation, which affects our environment in various ways. These devices contain many harmful substances for human health and natural environment. Metal and...

Road safety for cyclists

One of the most sustainable modes of transport is bicycle. But riding a bicycle, especially on the city streets, is not smooth and hazard-free. Many cyclists report that they face unexpected aggression from drivers of four-wheelers. They also have to face dangerous situations because of such behaviour. Sometimes, the drivers...