Making government offices secure
The fire incident at the Secretariat that broke out in the wee hours on Thursday and caused colossal damage to official records raises the serious question as to how much secure is the government's administrative headquarters, though it is believed to be a high-security zone. Given its vital importance, it...
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Economic census at a challenging time
After a decade, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is now performing a significant task of conducting the fourth economic census. This comprehensive effort aims to capture the most recent data on the country's economic units. The two-week country-wide census, which concluded on December 26, is expected to yield preliminary...
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Why are varsities leaving cluster system?
Any well-meaning initiative that benefits the people is expected to be gradually strengthened by building upon successes, learning from failures and continuously adapting on the basis of experience and feedback. However, when some of the stakeholders try to dismantle the entire system raising some unwarranted issues or driven by narrow...
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Stand by street children
As winter approaches, the plight of poor people, especially that of street children, becomes increasingly alarming. They often find refuge on the pavements along the roads, overlooked by the passing crowds. This is their reality. It is our moral duty to stand by them and extend a helping hand.Children are...
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Labour dissatisfaction and a tragedy
Labourers include individuals engaged in various occupations, such as car driving for an employer, rickshaw pulling on monthly contracts, or manufacturing products in factories. They work to support themselves and their families - providing for children, parents, and other dependants with the income earned through their labour. While some labourers...
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