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Eliminating power subsidy more than a challenge

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) insistence on eliminating power subsidies and raising electricity tariffs has got the interim government in a difficult position. These two measures are among the primary conditions for the release of the 4th and 5th tranches of the IMF's $4.7 billion loan. As per the latest...

Should battery-run rickshaws be allowed to operate or not?

The ban imposed on the operation of battery-run rickshaws in Gulshan and Banani took effect from Saturday last. This time the inhabitants of the two posh areas took the initiative for keeping the streets and alleys free from the illegal three-wheelers. On their complaint, the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC),...

Is a uniform family law feasible?

The set of recommendations, prepared and unveiled by the Women's Affairs Reform Commission last week, has already sparked strong protests, especially by various Islamist parties in the country. These parties, along with several clerics, blasted the commission for a deep conspiracy to destroy the religious balance, family structure and social...

Impact of remittance inflow on household

Remittance inflows have become one of the most stable and significant sources of external financing for Bangladesh over the past decade. Growing from approximately US$ 12 billion in 2015 to over US$ 22 billion in 2024-equivalent to around 6.4 per cent of GDP-these funds directly benefit over 10 million families...

Ban battery-run rickshaws in the capital

Dhaka is already overwhelmed by severe traffic congestion, and the unchecked rise of battery-powered auto-rickshaws is making the situation even worse. These vehicles, operating without registration or regulation, are contributing significantly to the city's transport chaos.Many of these rickshaws are driven by underage, untrained operators who routinely ignore traffic signals...