Metro rail's safety concerns
That the metro rail service between Uttara and Motijheel has been in operation since 2023 without the mandatory safety certification is psychologically disturbing. Elevated metro rail systems the world over are subjected to a comprehensive evaluation by an independent safety assessor (ISA) or neutral accredited agency before opening for commercial...
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Should mob justice rule society?
When one speaks of justice in a modern polity, what naturally comes to mind are courtrooms, legal procedures, constitutional safeguards, and verdicts delivered by learned judges after due deliberation. Even though inordinate delays in legal procedures, legal loopholes, and, at times, political influence that allows offenders to evade punishment often...
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Rethinking market closure hours
The government's directive requiring many shops and shopping malls to close by 7:00 p.m. was introduced with wider economic and energy-related considerations in mind. However, from a practical business perspective, it may be time to review whether the current timing remains suitable for today's economic realities.A significant portion of consumers...
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Protecting marine biodiversity
Bangladesh is steadily advancing toward economic growth, with its GDP projected to reach USD 475 billion in the fiscal year 2025-26. Within this progress lies a critical yet fragile opportunity - the marine sector. Experts estimate that marine resource extraction alone could generate up to USD 6 billion annually. With...
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