Bangladesh needs cheap funds to meet environmental challenges
The finding of World Bank's latest 'Bangladesh Country Environment Analysis' that the country is losing 17.6 per cent of its GDP (in 2019) due to environmental causes is truly shocking. The loss is equivalent to the gains the economy makes in three years. Pollution takes its toll on the most...
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Optimising Zakat mobilisation
Being one of the five pillars of Islam, it is critical to mobilise Zakat properly so that the ultimate objective of obligatory charity can be achieved. And the objective is to reduce poverty in society by a balanced distribution of wealth. Islam upholds the principle of an egalitarian society and...
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Plight of the urban poor
Certain statistics are disconcerting, especially those that portray a grim picture of the country's socio-economic reality. Urban poverty in Bangladesh has increased significantly over the last five years due to the rising cost of basic needs. A study jointly conducted by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) and...
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Ensuring safe water for all--
Water is a fundamental element for human survival. However, many people around the world still do not get adequate supply of water. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number six aims to ensure safe water and sanitation for all by 2030. With this goal in mind, and recognising the significance...
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Broken system, broken safety
Amidst the charred remains of yet another tragic fire incident, Bangladesh finds itself engulfed in a relentless battle against escalating infernos. On Sunday, at 3:30 am, a fire broke out at Puratan Bazar, also known as Kacha Bazar, beside Gausia Market in Bhulta Union of Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj. Numerous...
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