BB’s compliance dept: a good move
The Bangladesh Bank is all set to make a change in its organogram with the creation, as reported in this newspaper on Tuesday last, of a compliance department. This newly created department will be assigned the special duty of overseeing operations of banks and other financial institutions and their compliance...
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Streamlining BCS recruitment process
Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) has introduced several reforms regarding the participation process of the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination. These include raising the maximum age limit for candidates from 30 to 32 years, reducing the viva exam marks from 200 to 100, and lowering the exam fees from 700...
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Dearness allowance: not a prudent option
The government's recent decision to grant a dearness allowance (DA) to approximately 1.4 million government and semi-government employees may appear a well-timed move against the backdrop of spiraling inflation. However, the underlying question remains: does this decision address the root cause of the economic distress? For the majority of citizens,...
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Public suffering on lakeside road
The Gulshan lakeside road stands out as one of the most picturesque locations in the Gulshan-Niketan area of the capital. This bustling road sees a constant flow of pedestrians, students and employees every day. However, the beauty of this area is marred by the lack of sufficient lighting along the...
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An inspiration for Bangladeshi women
A Bangladeshi woman has been included in BBC's list of 100 Women for 2024. Her name is Rikta Akhtar Banu, and she has dedicated her life to advancing the education of children with intellectual and physical disabilities. In recognition of her relentless efforts, Rikta has earned a spot on this...
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