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Govt employees' pay hike and economic challenges

The Ninth National Pay Commission report, as submitted on Wednesday (January 21), is learnt to have recommended a sweeping hike in the basic salaries of government servants. Evidently, implementation of this new pay structure is going to cost the state exchequer a humongous sum of additional Tk1.06 trillion, the pay...

Dollar dependence vs economic power politics

The global economy is entering another uncertain chapter as many long-held assumptions about trade and growth lose their footing. Bangladesh is arriving at this moment after years of relying on a familiar economic formula centred around remittances and garment exports. Those two pillars kept foreign exchange reserves afloat and helped...

Can election ensure a smooth political transition?

With the national election set to take place within three weeks, political parties have started their campaigns. The campaign will intensify as election will be closer. Unlike the previous three elections, which were marked by manipulation and irregularities, the February 12 election is expected to be fair. To stay in...

Laws exist, safety does not

Women constitute half of Bangladesh's population, yet their safety remains a persistent concern. Although women's rights are protected by laws, policies, and international commitments, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Almost every day, the media reports incidents of rape, sexual harassment, domestic violence, and cyber abuse. This...

Safeguard Bengali culture

Culture is the mirror of a nation. A society's values, creativity and sense of belonging are reflected in how it treats its cultural heritage. Nelson Mandela rightly observed that "the soul of a civilised nation lies in its culture." Yet, in Bangladesh today, there is growing concern that this soul...