Vehicles must comply with load limits on highways
The maintenance of the nation's main communication artery for cargo-laden trucks, the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, is getting costlier. The reason is that the multi-axle, multi-wheel cargo-laden trucks reportedly carry disproportionately more load than their permissible limits. The result is that the highway has been subjected to more pressure than it can...
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Women's commission report: Right ideas, wrong approach
The Women's Affairs Reforms Commission submitted its report to chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on April 19, recommending measures for elimination of discrimination against women and attainment of equality with men. Although the commission's overall aims are admirable, several of its recommendations appear out of sync with Bangladesh's socio-economic and...
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Stop cruelty to children
How a society treats its women and children is a measure of how civilised it is. The less caring a society is for these vulnerable members, the less civilised it is. Mahatma Gandhi once said "The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most...
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Climate adaptation financing
Facing intensifying cyclones, rising sea levels, and saline intrusion that imperil its coastal areas, Bangladesh has emerged as a global pioneer in mobilising innovative financing mechanisms for climate adaptation and in leveraging its maritime assets to promote sustainable economic growth.Since issuing its inaugural sovereign green bond worth US$ 500 million...
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Gamification in retail investment
As Bangladesh's financial sector undergoes digital transformation, one global trend remains largely unexplored: gamification in retail investment. By incorporating game-like elements-such as points, badges, and quizzes-investment platforms can engage and retain young, tech savvy users.Internationally, fintech platforms like Robinhood and Acorns have demonstrated that gamification enhances investor engagement, particularly among...
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