In the just concluded tri-nation one-day international cricket, Bangladesh started with a bang only to end in a whimper. When the two opponents Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe -- both at the bottom rung of today's elite club of cricket -- arrived, cricket lovers here felt optimistic about Bangladesh's ultimate success...
Read moreThe allegation that the non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including the microfinance institutions (MFIs), do deliberately avoid the hard-to-reach areas as far as their operations are concerned appears to be true. The governmental organisations too are found reluctant to work in these areas. The NGOs are generally visible in rural areas that...
Read moreMuggers seem to have returned to the city with a vengeance. For a while their ubiquitous presence was no longer the order of the day. Only occasionally were they on the prowl. The law enforcers prevailed on them to leave for them a narrow role to play on the sideline....
Read moreTHIS has reference to a letter captioned "Curbing bad loans" by Asif Ahmed on January 24, 2018 in the Financial Express. I fully agree with the views expressed there and would like to add a few more points considering the ground reality in the banking sector. Non-performing loan is a...
Read moreTHE economy of Bangladesh is developing fast and purchasing power of the people has also enhanced over the years and they can now afford more comfortable train journey. As such to make train journeys more comfortable the Railway authorities should add air-conditioned compartments with every train. It is gradually becoming...
Read moreWINTER in Bangladesh descends with a romantic thrill in nature. In the countryside winter means a season of festivity with variety of celebrations all around. On the other hand, winter brings with it a variety of seasonal foods, especially pithas (cakes) and other sweet dishes. The season particularly brings a...
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