Rich-poor gaps have evoked catchphrases like haves and have-nots, the rich getting richer and the poor poorer, and triggered 1.0 per cent versus 99 per cent Wall Street movement with its short-lived but conscience-pricking effect in an unequal world. As for concentration of wealth in fewer hands, economists tend to...
Read moreImproved work environment in the factories and policy support from the government have brought about positive result in the country's garment sector by overcoming various setbacks.The government is supporting the ready-made garment (RMG) industry through policy initiatives. Last week, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) reduced tax at source on...
Read moreFewer Chinese babies are really an old story. The country's birth rate fell below 11 for every 1,000 people last year, the lowest level since the People's Republic started in 1949. It's a reminder of how pressing it is to redesign a weak pension system. Demographic data released on Monday...
Read moreAround the beginning of this year, the Supreme Court cleared the way for holding the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election. The Dhaka University (DU) authorities were also asked to initiate all-out efforts that can ensure that the election is held properly. Accordingly the DU authorities have stepped up...
Read moreAround the early hours of January 23 in Lakshmipur, Noakhali, a bus hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw. Seven people inside the auto-rickshaw, including six members of a family, died. The seventh person was the driver of the auto-rickshaw. The family was going to the Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital to visit another family...
Read moreLast week, in less than 12 hours, Dhaka Metropolitan Police recovered the stolen scooter of Shahnaz, a female Uber Moto biker.Shahnaz had become famous for earning her bread and butter by providing rides through the international ride-sharing app. But on January 15, her scooter was stolen from Manik Mia Avenue...
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