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Move to regulate e-commerce

The government seems to have swung into action to put an end to dishonest practices and restore accountability in the e-commerce sector. At an inter-ministerial meeting held on Tuesday chaired by the commerce minister, some decisions were reportedly taken to this effect. Those include creation of a separate regulatory commission...

e-commerce in troubled waters

The names like Evaly, Eorange, Dhamaka have recently been in the headlines, but for the wrong reason. For those names are being equated with cheating. Posing as e-business platforms, they took millions of taka in advance from their unsuspecting customers promising delivery of the cargoes afterwards with incredible discounts of...

Putting an end to underage driving of motorcycles

The motorcycle has become a synonym of recklessness and bad manners in this country. The way most motor bikers drive, move and behave on roads and streets is nothing but a reflection of incivility. A majority of them do not care about pedestrians and drive on footpaths. Some also recklessly...

Car-free day and public transport

The World Car Free Day was observed globally on Wednesday. Bangladesh also observed the day. The day was observed to encourage motorists not to use their private cars for a day. The core message is deeper. It is to discourage people to ride private cars frequently. Less use will reduce...

Pelting of stones at running trains

Train journey in Bangladesh is popular. It is also the safest way to commute. But regular incident of throwing or pelting stones at moving trains becomes a matter of concern. At some spots, it turns very dangerous making the passengers unsafe. Many passengers were injured from stone pelting. Some of...

Overuse and misuse of antibiotics

Overuse and misuse of antibiotics in Bangladesh are increasing. It is a dangerous trend and threat to public health. Overuse has already turned into antibiotic-resistant among many people. It means, antibiotic will hardly work in their bodies. A study conducted by the University of Chattogram found that such resistance can...