Historic accession to human rights convention
The present interim government headed by Prof. Muhammad Yunus has taken the monumental step to sign the instrument of accession to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances. The historic move came only a day before the observance of the International Day of the Victims...
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Factoring climate change in economic planning
"Despite some uncertainty around its magnitude, climate change clearly dampens output levels in Asia and the Pacific through channels such as loss of physical capital, people's health conditions and productivity." The Asia-Pacific Quarterly Economic Update, prepared and published by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the...
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Justice for victims of enforced disappearance
The nation recoiled in horror when it learnt about the horrific, inhumane happenings that befell the victims of enforced disappearance during the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government. Harrowing nightmarish stories are emerging from those who had been victims of enforced disappearance and have lived to tell the tale of...
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Rising house rent affects quality of life
The arbitrary rise in house rents across Bangladesh is a growing concern, particularly for lower- and middle-income households who are increasingly burdened by the escalating costs of living. The latest report from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) says more people are being forced to rent smaller homes, sublets, or...
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Reducing transport fares
The recent reduction in fuel prices by the government for the month of September, following trends in the international market, is a welcome move. Effective from midnight, diesel and kerosene will be priced at Tk 105.50 per litre, while petrol and octane will drop to Tk 121 and Tk 125...
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