Eid celebrations in relaxing mode adds a new dimension
After long fifteen years, the people of the country have been able to celebrate the holy Eid-ul-Fitr in a relaxed atmosphere, free from fascist rule....
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May Eid-ul-Fitr usher in boundless joy for all
After a long month of fasting, Eid al-Fitr is at our doorstep. This is the biggest festival for Muslims. Eid brings a message of joy...
Remove barriers that hinder SMEs’ growth
The entrepreneurial spirit is often hailed as the backbone of economic growth, yet in Bangladesh, this spirit is stifled by a labyrinth of bureaucratic hurdles...
Focus on changing labour market demands and skills
Expatriate income is very important in the economy of Bangladesh. Our one of the sources of foreign exchange earnings is the export of manpower. Saudi...
Attempts to make the army controversial must be resisted
THE army is a symbol of a country’s sovereignty. From repelling attacks by external enemies to protecting the country’s sovereignty, army members risk their lives...
Pay industrial workers’ salaries and bonuses before Eid
The country’s industrial sector is immersed in various crises. Production is being disrupted due to dearth of gas and electricity. Many factories are not able...
Keep the supply chain uninterrupted by importing rice at the right time
THE price of rice is constantly increasing. Import and production are also low. Government reserves are also comparatively short. In this situation, people are really...
Bold and effective action needed to attract more Japanese investors
A recent survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has revealed that Japanese investors see political and social instability as the biggest problem in...
Why are our rivers going through the pangs of death?
It is concerning that though Bangladesh is branded as a riverine country; most of its rivers are in the process of dead or on deathbed....
Increase cold storage facilities to protect potato farmers
In Bangladesh, there are some perishable crops, including potatoes and onions, whose prices fall abnormally during the season. The farmers are left with nothing. The...
Authorities must be vigilant to ensure safe Eid journey
Every year, passengers face inconvenience during the Eid journey. Long traffic jams are created all the highways due to the large number of vehicles on...
Rohingya repatriation is the only solution of the crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ four-day visit to Bangladesh, which ended on Sunday, will be historic for many reasons. The highlight of his visit was a...