Expediting operation of oil pipeline
Chattogram-Dhaka oil pipeline project has been encountering delays in multiple forms. First, its launching was delayed following its approval by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) in October 2018. Thus its original completion deadline by December 2020 was missed. The deadline was extended twice first, to December...
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Gaza and the collapse of Western morality
Humans sit at the top of the food chain and kill animals for food. But even in killing, there are moral boundaries. Animals are not starved for weeks or subjected to unnecessary suffering before being killed. Yet in Gaza today, such basic mercy is not extended to people. Around two...
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Accountability of govt employees
Over the decades, government employees in the country have enjoyed exclusive perks and benefits regardless of their performance. Almost every government extended various benefits to them, ignoring the budget constraints and their due accountability to the people. The primary reason for providing such benefits is to foster loyalty to the...
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Economics of livestock trades
Eid ul Adha is one of the most significant Islamic festivals in Bangladesh. Beyond its religious importance, it also serves as a major economic event. Every year, thousands of Muslims perform Qurbani-the ritual sacrifice of animals such as cows, goats, and sheep.This religious tradition drives a massive wave of seasonal...
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Unrest at a highly critical time
Bangladesh is currently passing a highly sensitive and critical phase. Instability in the economy, politics, and society has given rise to widespread uncertainty. Amidst ongoing reforms under the Yunus government, frequent protests-ranging from human chains to road blockades over relatively minor issues-are contributing to national instability.Many of these demonstrations stem...
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