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Padma Bridge, a dream come true for Bangladesh

Today, the nation is going to witness a momentous event. It is the opening of the Padma Bridge by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Doubtlessly, this is going to be a watershed moment marking a turning point in our national life. For building a bridge on the mighty river Padma has...

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Are bike riders a menace?

Though it sounds rather trite to say that nothing happens in this world without a cause, it is still the case that people often forget this commonsense maxim. Consider the recent furore over the rising number of motorbikes on the country's highways. And the concern so raised by different well-meaning...

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Cost of non-compromise with nature

There is a growing trend in many countries of the world to destroy or distort natural resources for development. Growth-hungry developing countries like China, India, Brazil and Bangladesh are said to be some of those. Damaging natural resources and polluting the environment is acceptable to some extent due to uplifting...

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Padma Bridge: a symbol of pride

The Padma Bridge, one of the biggest projects in the history of Bangladesh, is all set to be inaugurated today. By building this bridge with its own fund, Bangladesh has shown its capabilities. As a result of the construction of the bridge, the economic potential and image of the country...

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Making Dhaka cycle-friendly

The city that features bicycle lanes gives the message that it cares for its bicyclists, that it is committed to helping citizens reduce their reliance on cars, and it does not want pollution. However, it is unfortunate to state that our beloved Dhaka city cannot be said to be a...

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Alarming rise of divorce -

The number of divorces is on the rise in Dhaka city. According to a recent news report, the number of notices for break-up rose to 7,245 in 2021 in Dhaka South City Corporation area, more than 14 per cent increase compared with 2020. This is quite alarming and it should...

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