Metro rail expansion encountering hitches
The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) finds itself in a dilemma over the expansion of the metro rail network, particularly involving the Contract Package (CP) 6 of MRT Line 5 North. Despite notable interest from global firms, the tendering process appears to have been shaped by Japan-specific conditions that...
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Trump's aggressive reciprocal tariff may backfire
Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy smacks of a could-not-care-less attitude. In a way he has antagonised the rest of the world except perhaps Israel. No American president has ever flaunted his country's superiority so blatantly although its military might and economic strength was unchallenged at some points before. Now that...
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The fragile doctor-patient bond needs to be improved
Bangladesh often experiences incidents in which patients or their attendants physically assault doctors and other healthcare providers and vandalise health facilities accusing them of wrong treatment. Some incidents ignite strikes by healthcare professionals, disrupting services. These incidents reflect service receivers' deep-rooted mistrust in and dissatisfaction with the healthcare system and...
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Stock market stability
The recent signs of stability in Bangladesh's stock markets, particularly the Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges, are a welcome development after a prolonged period of volatility. This improvement reflects a growing confidence among investors, largely supported by regulatory efforts aimed at increasing transparency and safeguarding the interests of small investors.A...
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Ensuring sustainable agriculture
Bangladesh, with its growing population and shrinking arable land, faces a serious challenge: feeding its people while preserving the natural resources that support life. For decades, industrial agriculture, based on chemical inputs and monoculture, has harmed our soil, polluted water, degraded air quality and contributed to climate change. This model...
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