Health commission gets it right but execution matters
The recommendations, as reported primarily in the print media, made by the Health Sector Reform Commission look radical and ambitious. But the sector needs such a reconstructive surgery rather than a cosmetic one to cure the system. One of the basic human rights is right to health but this is...
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Why air purifiers can't fix Dhaka's dirty air
Air pollution in Dhaka has reached such an alarming level that it is now being dubbed a silent killer. The city's air is heavily polluted with fine particulate matter (PM2.5), contributing to a wide range of health issues, including respiratory problems, lung cancer, and heart disease. It has become routine...
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When bugs float in water
The proverb "Water is life" holds true in every aspect of our lives. When water becomes unsafe for use, it puts people's lives at risk. Residents of Gopibag and Maniknagar in Dhaka city have been facing numerous difficulties over the past few months.The water supply contains insects, worms, foul odours,...
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Auto-rickshaw dilemma
From the narrow lanes of Rampura and Banasree to the main roads of the capital, battery-powered auto-rickshaws and other unauthorised three-wheeled vehicles now roam freely. Despite a High Court ban and the lack of any legal registration, these vehicles continue to operate day and night, blatantly disregarding the law.These unregulated...
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Stop harassment at land offices
Harassment of ordinary citizens at land offices has become an everyday ordeal. Whether it involves collecting land records, registering ownership, applying for mutation, correcting holding numbers, or paying land development tax, people encounter numerous hurdles. What should be straightforward processes are marred by delays, uncertainty, and, too often, disrespectful treatment.At...
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