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The failed Rohingya repatriation bid

The latest bid to break the stalemate over repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar has failed. None of the families selected through interviews for repatriation turned up to board the vehicles that had been kept waiting. An environment of uncertainty loomed large over the repatriation bid since the very beginning....

Taxing the sick, unfairly

The tax authorities will be doing a great favour to the poor consumers if they scrap the new value added tax (VAT) calculation method, introduced under an order issued on July 23 last. The revised calculation method might help the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to raise its revenue earnings...

Need for urban forests or green belts

Eiffel Tower projects a majestic sight but its surrounding, although grand and spacious, cannot be said to be famous for lush greenery. But mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to bring about a change in the site in favour of a panoramic green view as far as the eye can see. The...

Technicians for farm mechanisation

The government is trying to mechanise the agriculture sector to help boost crop production and make harvesting easier and comfortable. Accordingly, an amount of Tk 30 billion has been allocated as subsidy on farm machinery in the budget of the current fiscal (2019-20) year. However, farm machinery including transplanter, reaper...

Holistic approach to combating dengue

Some places in Mugda Medical College and Hospital, a major destination of dengue patients after Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, have been considered risky for patients and visitors, as a Bangla daily reported. Drains and garbage littered here and there on the hospital compound are the potential breeding ground for...

BCS viva with refreshment

The viva voce for the 38th batch of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examinations is being conducted in a friendly atmosphere, according to a newspaper report. The Public Service Commission (PSC) offers a candidate water, biscuit and tea so that s/he enjoys a friendly atmosphere while facing the viva. This is...