Ensuring good governance in banking sector
Bangladesh's banking sector plagued by escalating non-performing loans and a liquidity crisis affecting both the state-owned and private banks remains a matter of grave concern. Characterised by systematic looting and plundering of state resources and a culture of wilful loan defaults and impunity, the financial sector suffered extensive damage during...
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Police should be more proactive
The frequency of petty as well as serious crimes has registered a sharp rise recently. Increase in the number of petty crimes like stealing, mugging, snatching, etc., means that the police patrol at the crime-prone spots in the city or elsewhere in the country is either lax or absent. But...
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School children bearing the brunt of climate-induced calamities
Of the 247 million schoolchildren whose education was disrupted worldwide by climate change last year, 33 million were in Bangladesh, estimates the United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF). Among the 77 countries where the learning kids had this misfortune, Bangladesh's share is definitely very high. One schoolchild here for each...
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Fear of fox attacks in Lalmonirhat
Over the past two days, fear has gripped the busiest areas of Lalmonirhat district due to a series of fox attacks. Tragically, one man suffered severe injuries, including the loss of his testicles, while nine others were injured by fox bites in a single day.The victims are undergoing treatment, with...
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Online learning platform
Online learning is playing a crucial role in the education system of this country. This particular type of education enables individuals to access learning opportunities from anywhere, breaking down traditional barriers to education. It has become especially important in recent times, as technological advancements and internet connectivity have made education...
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Repair Jatrabari road urgently
The road from Jatrabari to the Dholai Khal bus stand, a crucial junction in the capital, is in dire straits. Jatrabari serves as an important gateway to Dhaka, connecting the city to major routes such as the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, Narayanganj, and Cumilla. This road plays a vital role in transportation...
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