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Sharing water from common rivers

With some 54 rivers flowing down from upstream India through Bangladesh to the Bay of Bengal, the question of management and sharing of the water from these rivers between the two neighbours cannot be overstated. The late August flash floods caused by incessant rain and sudden onrush of waters from...

Eco-friendly brick making

The interim government's move to shut down illegal brick kilns and not issue permits for new ones is, in all appearances, an attempt to revive the initiative of the previous government that fell flat due to inefficient execution. This, however, does not mean that the present move will also meet...

Option for right MRT route

It is understandable why the five-year plan has been put on hold. It's full of projects whose budget allocations are unrealistic. In line with that the Planning Commission has decided to forgo the proposed MRT-05 (south) metro line. As pointed out in a report in The Financial Express this week,...

Ensure post-flood health protection

The recent flash floods in vast areas of Bangladesh, including Cumilla, Noakhali, and Feni, have severely affected the lives of many people. Countless individuals have lost their homes and even family members. The damage is immeasurable and cannot easily be remedied.The good news is that water levels in the flood-affected...

Pet training: An untapped market

The rising pet ownership in Bangladesh presents an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurs to open pet training centres. Since this market is niche, the business can offer high-end services such as puppy training, obedience training, behaviour correction, and specialised training. They could gain a first-mover advantage and secure customers who are...