Reform to root out corruption
It is common knowledge that the major obstacles to doing business in Bangladesh have perennially been bureaucratic foot-dragging, corruption, policy inconsistencies, poor infrastructures, to name but a few. However, there had never been any dearth of criticisms of and complaints against such state of affairs in the administration since independence...
Read more
Potato price also goes haywire
Like rice, potato is a mainstay for the average consumer in everyday meals. So, when potato prices go beyond the reach of consumers, it is highly concerning. However, if past experience is anything to go by, the plight of retail consumers has never really been a priority area for effective...
Read more
Missing pre-winter vibe in Dhaka
It is now Hemanta kal in Bangladesh, the fourth of the six traditional seasons in this part of the world. Kartik and Agrahayan are two Bangla months that comprise the season and spans between mid-October and mid-December. The uniqueness of Hemanta is that it indicates the arrival of winter, a...
Read more
Making Thakurgaon bus terminal operational -
Despite its inauguration around 20 years ago, the central bus terminal of Thakurgaon district remains underutilised. Transport owners and workers continue to avoid it, citing a lack of essential facilities, such as power connection and a drainage system. With the terminal left unused and unmaintained, its structure has begun to...
Read more
Investment opportunities in renewable energy
Bangladesh aspires for rapid economic growth and it has rising demand for energy, necessitating an immediate diversification of its energy sources and lessening of its reliance on fossil fuels. The renewable energy sector offers a viable option for sustainable development, as Bangladesh is well-positioned to capitalise on its unique geographic...
Read more
