Let the Family Card deliver
The proposed Family Card programme has become one of the most talked about policy initiatives of the present government, and for good reason. As reported, prime minister Tarique Rahman is going to formally launch the Family Card on March 10. With this first major move, the newly formed BNP government...
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How to revive WTO now in existential crisis
That the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is facing an existential crisis is no longer a matter of debate. What was once the cornerstone of global trade governance has been rendered largely ineffective, raising serious questions about its continued relevance. Much of this stems from the shifting posture of the United...
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Extortion must end to restore public trust
Extortion is a taint on the country and a stigma for some political parties that have ruled with muscle power. The common phenomenon among ruling parties is to exert extortionate pressure on the general public in every sector. That is why the demand from the people to the newly elected...
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A silent killer at home
Gas cylinder explosions are fast becoming a silent killer in Bangladesh, striking without warning and leaving behind death, injury, and devastation. On February 22 and 23, 2026, several gas-related explosions were reported in different parts of the country, including Dhaka and Chattogram. These incidents once again exposed the alarming risks...
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