What fate awaits Dhaka-Gazipur BRT?
Launched in 2012, the Dhaka-Gazipur Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project was supposed to be completed in 2016 but the corridor still awaits completion. When another rescheduling and allocation of Tk30 billion was sought lately for its completion, the Planning Commission rejected the request. The Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges...
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Ensure people-centric national budget
The incumbent BNP government is preparing to unveil an ambitious budget of Tk 9.30 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27, which is about 18 per cent larger than the previous year's outlay. As the first national budget of the newly elected administration, it has garnered widespread interest and expectation, as...
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Inclusive growth needs inclusive insurance
Economic growth is often measured by how high a nation's GDP rises or how rapidly infrastructure expands. But for millions of citizens, the real issue is the "floor." Without a financial safety net, a single illness or fire can erase years of hard-earned progress overnight. Insurance is one of the...
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Tourism in Sylhet under threat
Sylhet, one of Bangladesh's most renowned tourist destinations, is widely celebrated for its natural beauty. Places like Jaflong, Bichanakandi, Ratargul Swamp Forest, Lalakhal, Bholaganj White Stone, along with Panthumai, Laxonchhara and the vast tea gardens, form some of the most attractive highlights of Bangladesh's tourism landscape. However, the current condition...
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