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Prospect of leather goods

The projection that Bangladesh leather goods and footwear can be the second most important sector after the readymade garments in earning foreign exchange has a solid foundation. During his visit to Bangladesh, Michael Scherpe, president of Messe Frankfurt France, one of Europe's top commercial service providers, has given credence to...

On growth rate controversy

Lending agencies like the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) lower the rate of their estimation of Bangladesh's growth rate every year from the one projected by the government of Bangladesh. The controversy arises mostly with relation to the quality and credibility of the Bangladesh Bureau of...

A dysfunctional Titas Gas!

Against the backdrop of widespread corruption and irregularities by a section of officials and employees of the state-owned Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company (TGTBC), the government has vowed to take a tough stance against the culprits. Prime Minister's energy adviser, at a view-exchange meeting on gas, electricity and energy...

Youth employment through agro value-chain

THE gap between the price of agricultural products at farmer and consumer levels is very big. This scribe found this situation a decade back, while involved in commercial agriculture for few years. Depending on the product, the ratio is 1:3 to 1:10. Let us say if the price at farmer...

Strong message for the offenders

THE offenders in question are the people involved in question paper leakages. Fortunately this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Examination has passed without any untoward incident of question leaks. This was possible through strong vigilance of different government agencies including law enforcement agencies. It was a strong message for the...

For a cleaner and greener Dhaka

A clean and green Dhaka has been a long lost dream for its citizens. But the old glory of Dhaka can be regained through the combined and concerted efforts of the government and the people. Dhaka could be a beautiful city again if we keep it clean and tidy. Of...