The mess that is Dhaka
The bustling megacity of Dhaka has long been mired in a series of public nuisance, which earned it the dubious distinction of being one of the least liveable cities in the world. One would expect the government to take determined and effective steps to gradually address this mess, ensuring that...
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Danger that people's persistent income loss poses
The middle-to-low-income earners, who mostly belong to the fixed income groups in society, are gradually failing to hold on to the socio-economic categories, such as the middle-income groups, they have traditionally been bracketed into. Such developments have occasionally been the stuff of the socio-economic studies. These social researches and studies...
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Close to Nature, Badshahs work wonder
Planting tree is his passion. Badshah is his given name. He deserves the name without any reservation because his heart is as large as any benevolent and legendary badshah ever possessed for showering kindness. Contrary to the grandeur of the name, this Badshah is a day labourer. But the unwavering...
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Farmers in trouble after good harvest
Last year, potato farmers were pleased with their earnings, selling crops at Tk 50 to 60 per kg and making a healthy profit. Encouraged by this success, many more farmers decided to cultivate potatoes this year.However, the result has been disastrous. With huge supply of potatoes to the market, prices...
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A turning point for sustainable development
Bangladesh has just made one of its most forward-looking policy decisions in years. The government has approved the Enhancement of Private Participation in the Renewable Energy-based Power Generation policy, allowing private companies -- both local and foreign -- to generate renewable power and sell it directly to customers through the...
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