Empowering local government
Empowering local governments, which are directly elected by the people, has long been on the agenda of successive governments. So, the recommendations made in this regard by the Local Government Reform Commission (LGRC) in its report do seriously deserve due consideration of all concerned. The proposal such as the one...
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Is FDI a boon or bane for RMG sector?
The question of whether Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector is ultimately beneficial remains unresolved. Industry stakeholders and policymakers have yet to provide a definitive stance. There are foreign collaborations, but not in the form of any large-scale FDI. However, the government's efforts to attract FDI...
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Accommodation crisis at JnU
The Jagannath University (JnU) is one of the most prominent public universities in Bangladesh, with nearly 20,000 students currently enrolled. Despite its academic reputation, the university faces a long-standing and deeply troubling issue: a severe housing crisis.The JnU is the only public university in the country without a residential hall...
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Bangladesh needs smarter boycotts
Bangladesh has seen mixed results from the international boycott of businesses that support Israel's occupation. Other contentious foreign brands continue to operate here without encountering the same level of opposition, despite Coca-Cola reporting a notable 23 per cent drop in sales as a result of consumer protests. This discrepancy highlights...
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