New strategy for public procurement
In a bid to make the public procurement process more competitive, transparent, and corruption-free, the government is reportedly planning to abolish the 10 per cent bidding cap. This cap, which disqualifies any bid that exceeds or falls below the quoted price by more than 10 per cent, was initially introduced...
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The country facing an economic imbroglio
The country's economic growth projection measured in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the current fiscal year has been revised downwards to 3.8 per cent by the global lender, the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A review mission of the multilateral lending agency in a statement during its visit last...
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Is drive against polythene bags missing the target?
Tapan Kumar Biswas, additional secretary and chairman of the polythene monitoring committee formed under the ministry of environment, forest and climate change came up with the performances accomplished so far since November 3. Following a drive against polythene in the kitchen market of Karwan Bazar, he disclosed 48 days' achievement....
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Struggles of stone workers in Panchagarh
The quarrying of stones from the Karatoa River in Mirgarh village, Tentulia upazila of Panchagarh, is a crucial part of the local economy. Various types of stones are carried downstream by the river's current, while the unique soil composition of the region contributes to stone formation. The lives and livelihoods...
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Gen-Z: Challenges and opportunities
Generation Z refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012, many of whom experienced adolescence during the global pandemic. Unlike the Millennial generation (born between 1981 and 1996), Gen Z has limited exposure to traditional educational tools like slate boards, pencils, or children's books. The concept of joint family systems...
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