Protecting commoners from food price shock
The unabated hike in the prices of essential commodities had so far been making the general consumers dig into their pocket to buy those from the kitchen market. But, of late, as the low and fixed income group of people are no more able to keep pace with the price...
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Importing coal for power a losing proposition
The import-only policy adopted by Bangladeshi energy planners has begun to unravel in bits and pieces. First came the liquefied natural gas (LNG) debacle. Now comes the coal-shock --- to be more precise, importing coal-for-power. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA): "In 2022, high natural gas...
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Use of Bangla in judicial system
After more than seven decades of the language movement, it is pathetic to find that Bangla is yet to get its optimal status as the language of the judicial system in the country. Despite clear constitutional guidelines and legal provisions, there are many barriers to making Bangla a functional language...
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VIPs move, commuters suffer
The commuters in Dhaka city suffer in innumerable ways. In most cases, they do not get a comfortable seat when they get on board a public bus. Then they are overcharged. And finally, they have to wait hours on the road to reach their destination due to frequent traffic signals...
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Importance of punctuality -
Punctuality, or being on time, is something most of us should learn and practise in our life. If you are a student, it is more important for you. Punctuality teaches students the value of time. It helps them manage time efficiently and achieve their goals in life. Time management is...
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Why are buildings without fire safety system?
Reportedly, there are around 4,000 high-rises in Dhaka city. However, most of these buildings lack fire safety measures. The Fire Service and Civil Defence has found a number of fire safety lapses in the upscale building that caught fire in Dhaka's Gulshan recently. The death of two persons and injuries...
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