The call of the hour
At a highly critical time for the nation, citizens across the country are gripped by the threat of widespread chaos and disorder. Along with the jubilation following Sheikh Hasina's resignation---a momentous victory for the masses---reports of arson, looting, and attacks on the minorities are now pouring in from various regions....
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Let people's power sustain and triumph
A paradigm shift in the non-political student movement for reform to quota system in government service in favour of an anti-discrimination revolution has made history. Few people believed that an innocent quota reform movement could transcend the boundary to gain the momentum of an avalanche sweeping everything before it ---in...
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Time to stop illegal leasing of footpaths
The amount of money extorted illegally from hawkers in capital Dhaka might surprise anyone. Media reports suggest a staggering amount of over Tk80 million is extorted every day making the annual total at Tk30 billion. The figure is equivalent to a quarter of the two city corporations' annual budgets combined....
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Drastic reform a must to put economy back on track
As Bangladesh is going through a period of significant transition, it is imperative that the new interim government addresses the pressing macroeconomic challenges that currently destabilise the economy. The exit of the Awami League regime has left many economic parameters, including unbearable inflation, in an unfavourable state.Speaking to media, renowned...
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Youth power will change Bangladesh
Bangladesh has been experiencing relatively steady economic growth, averaging 6.0 per cent annually over the past decades. This growth has been overly reliant on the country's demographic dividend, which is defined as the temporary boost to productivity and savings potential that occurs when a large share of the population is...
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