The BR conundrum
The Bangladesh Railway (BR) makes news, more often than not, for all the wrong reasons. One such headline it has made on page 8 of the last Sunday's issue of the FE. The headline says it all but contention of the news explains why the BR suffers from its endemic...
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Revamping communications sector
A number of mega projects have been implemented in the country's communication sector during the past few decades. But experts opine that not much economic benefits could be derived from those despite facilitating transportation, mainly due to lack of a comprehensive plan for the sector. As pointed out by Professor...
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Humanising the police
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Baharul Alam's frank admission that they (the police) committed no end of wrongful acts during the previous regime at the dictates of the party in power is a statement of fact. He said these words at the Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) headquarters on...
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Need for a police box
The lack of a police box at the Thakurgaon Road Rail Station crossing leading to the Thakurgaon Road Bazar has led to deterioration of law and order in the area. The rampant movement of easy-bikes on the main roads of the market has caused significant traffic violations, with drivers disregarding...
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Trade unions should know their job
Trade unions play a vital role in protecting workers' rights by advocating for their needs. However, many unions often fail to focus on the most pressing issues, such as workplace safety, fair pay, and job security. Instead, these bodies are seen pursuing less significant matters such advancing their own narrow...
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