Polybag use: Enforcement of ban needed
The news that use of polythene bags are going to be banned at the country's superstores carries no meaning. First, most superstores do not allow the material's use; second, and more importantly, the 2002 ban on polythene imposed under the 1995 Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, first of its kind in...
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Why this labour unrest in RMG sector?
The ongoing labour unrest since August 29, which has led to several factory closures across the industrial hubs of Ashulia and Gazipur, has brought the lucrative Bangladesh readymade garment (RMG) sector to a critical crossroads, sending warning signals to buyers throughout the world.This turmoil follows a period of political instability...
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India must stop border killings
Tragic death of Bangladeshi citizens at the hands of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has been going on unabated for year after year, casting a long shadow over an otherwise historically friendly relation between Bangladesh and India. The latest incident took place on 09 September, when a 16-year-old Bangladeshi...
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Hold architects of 'Ayanaghar' to account
Relatives of the missing persons have persistently sought to find their loved ones, demanding justice for the victims of enforced disappearances. This demand is in place for a long time. Last Friday, on the occasion of the International Day for the Prevention of Enforced Disappearances, they took to the streets...
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Embracing 3ZERO vision for better future
The Theory of Three Zeroes represents an ambitious vision of achieving Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions. This concept was pioneered by Dr Mohammad Yunus, the current head of our interim government. Dr Yunus describes it as a comprehensive and sustainable economic model that prioritises social welfare...
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