Rendering anti-graft bodies effective
The failures of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the government agency created two decades back to combat graft, to deliver the goods are legendary. Also, the records of similar other bodies like the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) whose...
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It’s time to form an energy audit commission
Despite having built up an over-capacity of power generation in the energy sector), the past government did little to ensure a cheap and reliable supply chain of primary energy, over which it would have total control. That is the irony of the $460 billion dollar economy in Bangladesh. Opinions differ...
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Restricting student politics for now
After the fall of Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian regime last week, the demand for broad-based reforms in various sectors has become vociferous. The interim government is, however, not in a position to fulfil all such demands within a short period, as its primary responsibility is to restore law and order and...
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Schools must address students' learning loss
The reopening of primary schools across the country after nearly a month of closure marks a crucial step towards resuming normalcy in our education system. Following the indefinite closure of government primary schools and related educational institutions on July 17 due to unrest surrounding students' quota reform demonstrations, it is...
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A unique IT instructor
Many instructors have contributed to the expansion of IT education in our country, with some even offering free classes to various groups. IT plays a crucial role in the development of our nation, as it is being increasingly utilised across nearly every sector. To ensure progress, we must prioritise the...
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