IMF sees solid near-term global growth with risks to follow

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on April 17, 2018 that, boosted by faster expansion in the United States (US) and European Union (EU), the global economy is expected to grow at a solid pace through next year 2019. But after that, risks will build up. The IMF in the...

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Redeeming air purity

National Environment Agency of Bangladesh rang alarm bells on January 07, 2018 as air pollution level in Dhaka was at 330 on the Air Quality Index (AQI) terming it as "extremely unhealthy". It was again a wake up call for all concerned. As a matter of fact, according to AQI,...

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Motorbike hazard on Dhaka roads

I am writing this piece seeking the indulgence of the majority of those who ride motorbikes on Dhaka roads aware that they are law-abiding users of the road. Unfortunately, a significant number of their fellow motorbike riders are neither law-abiding nor well mannered. I am now afraid to drive and...

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