Bangladesh as a lucrative investment destination
Bangladesh had long tried to be a lucrative investment destination for foreign countries and companies. The result was mix. But at a time when Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff has upset the world order of trade and commerce, an unexpected window of opportunity has opened before Bangladesh against all odds. This...
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In quest of a new political culture
Bangladesh stands at a defining moment in its political journey. The fall of authoritarian rule opened an unprecedented window for change -- a chance to reshape the country's political culture and set it firmly on the path of democratic accountability, citizen-oriented governance, and the rule of law. Yet, the reality...
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Providing incentives to garbage pickers
World Bank (WB) estimates say, some 646 tons of plastic waste are collected in a day in Dhaka. This amount of waste plastic is only about 10 per cent of the total waste generated in the country. However, there are other estimates which vary widely depending on their sources. But...
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No expiry on Internet data
Internet data has become essential for people to manage their daily activities, cutting across all groups of society. However, setting a validity period after purchasing data creates serious difficulties, particularly for low-income people and students. If the validity period expires before the full data is consumed, the remaining balance is...
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Is the country ready for PR system?
The 13th National election is expected to be held next year under the interim government. Political parties' divided opinions over the procedure of the election are quite manifested as some political parties want a PR system election while other parties oppose it. In the PR system, there would be no...
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