Undoing power sector damage
The full scale of mismanagement, waste and arbitrary decisions that characterised Bangladesh's power sector under the authoritarian Awami League regime is increasingly becoming more apparent. One deal after another, struck by the state-run Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), stands out for poor judgment and disregard for national interest. The 718MW...
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Renewing inland water trade & transit protocol
Even before the independence of Bangladesh, the waterway was one of the key modes for the movement of freights with India like it was historically the case through the railway. Most of the railway network of Bangladesh was also built and developed in the British period, starting with a 53-km...
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Suhrawardy Udyan tragedy a wake-up call
The shocking murder of Dhaka University student Shahriar Alam Shammo has once again brought to the fore concerns over students' security on the campus, the country's prime seat of higher education. Shammo, a master's student at the Institute of Education and Research (IER), was youthful, energetic, and politically active. He...
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Avoid extravagant inauguration culture
Your esteemed newspaper recently reported that the foundation plaque of the Kalurghat Rail-cum-Road Bridge will not bear the name of the Honourable Chief Adviser as the inaugurator, rather the project's executing agency's name will only be written in the plaque. This marks a commendable shift from the tradition of self-promotion...
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Education or exploitation?
Many young Bangladeshis aspire to pursue higher education and better opportunities abroad. To realise this dream, proficiency in English and success in standardised tests like IELTS or PTE are essential. This demand has led to the rapid growth of language coaching centres in areas like Banani, Kakoli, and other parts...
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