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Time to build a new Dhaka-CTG rail route

Though some 170 years have elapsed since the introduction of railway communication in undivided India, the rail service network all over Bangladesh including its Dhaka-Chattogram section still clings to the century-old alignment set by the British. This was due to bureaucratic lethargy and lack of innovative ideas of the railway...

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S Alam's cunning move to shield his empire

A business conglomerate, now infamous for allegedly siphoning billion of dollars from Bangladesh, has issued a threat to the country's central bank governor, indicating its intention to initiate international arbitration procedures against Bangladesh. This development, stemming from the governor's public disclosure that the conglomerate, S Alam group, allegedly transferred a...

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Stop unethical practices in health sector

Over diagnosis through excessive tests and unnecessary medication prescribed by some doctors is a common complaint. It is widely alleged that these doctors prescribe many redundant tests and costly medicines more to oblige to diagnosis centres and medicine manufacturers than to benefit patients in exchange for gifts or commissions.A swarm...

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Time to get tough against troublemakers

Recent roadblocks caused by minor disputes have created chaos for commuters, affecting office workers, patients in need of urgent care, and travellers rushing to catch flights. Such disruptions paralyse daily life and cause significant suffering. While protests are a democratic right, blocking roads over trivial issues is irresponsible and unjustifiable....

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Close down illegal brick kilns

The environmental destruction caused by brick kilns is alarming. Despite having policies for constructing and operating brick kilns in the country, these regulations are often disregarded, leading to the proliferation of illegal brick kilns. Many of these have been operating for years, such as those in Brahmanbaria and Thakurgaon districts,...

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Traffic mess lowering productivity

Dhaka suffers from severe traffic congestion, compounded by a lack of proper planning to ensure the seamless movement of vehicles. As a highly centralised city with a population exceeding 20 million, Dhaka attracts people seeking better livelihoods and salaries. However, the reality often falls short of their expectations, revealing a...

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