Economy expected to turn around despite strains
The uncertainty prevailing across multiple sectors of the country, particularly the economic sector, has become one of the most pressing concerns in the wake of the recent political transition. Financial irregularities, including monstrous misconduct in the banking industry, have compounded the already daunting challenges of high inflation, a fast depleting...
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Attacks on factories & industries unfold a grim spectre
At a time students and people of various walks of life are battling elements to reach flood victims with a single-minded mission of rescuing and providing them with food and other relief goods, there are elements who are setting factories on fire and looting valuables. Aggrieved people unleashed their wrath...
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The strength of united Bangladesh
Several south-eastern districts of Bangladesh witnessed record flooding this month due to heavy monsoon rains in the area together with the northeast Indian states of Tripura, Assam and Meghalaya and the subsequent opening of the gates of hydropower plants, barrages and dams in the close-door neighbour. As a country prone...
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Review cancelled HSC exams
The recent decision in favour of cancellation of the postponed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination, following demands from a segment of students in the capital, raises significant concerns. This examination was crucial for 1.4 million students, and it is perplexing how justified it is to annul the HSC exam based...
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Plight of street children
Although various local and international organisations are vocal about the rights of the children, the plight of street children paints a starkly different reality. They face unimaginable hardships as they are denied of basic necessities like food, shelter and education. The number of underprivileged children, often starting their street life...
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