Bangladesh's transition to nuclear energy
Bangladesh is well set to transition to the operational phase of the nuclear power plant at Rooppur with the start of loading of fuel into the core reactor of unit-1 on Tuesday. However, fuel loading does not mean generation of power would begin right away. The loading will continue for...
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Revitalising manufacturing sector
In a developing economy, employment in the industrial and service sectors typically grows faster than in agriculture. The industrial sector, as the main driver of economic growth, absorbs surplus rural labour and boosts productivity through mechanisation, scale, and technological upgrading. This process, widely recognised in Development Economics as structural transformation,...
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Dhaka's hawkers aren't intruders
Each year, the government launches drives to clear Dhaka's footpaths. On day one of a 5-day effort in April 2026, authorities fined and jailed 23 people, collecting Tk 192,000. By noon, hawkers had already returned -- like clockwork.They come back not to rebel, but to survive.For years, Dhaka has responded...
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Government's increased bank borrowing
In recent months, the Government of Bangladesh has significantly increased its borrowing from the banking sector, raising concerns among economists, businesses, and the general public.One of the basic reasons behind this is weak revenue collection. The government has struggled to meet its revenue targets due to administrative disruptions and slower...
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Relocate poultry stalls from hospital gate
Recently, a makeshift chicken market has been set up at the main gate of Bangladesh Homeopathic Medical College Hospital, located on Toynbee Circular Road, Wari, in the capital. On the one hand, it is one of the busiest areas of the city; on the other hand, traders have opened chicken...
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