Children in Dhaka – and in fact in almost all cities in the country – are in such a state that is similar to the state of a caged bird. Growing up within the four-walled concrete infrastructure, they do not find an open environment to have their physic develop stout
Author: Kamal Ahmed
Ensure incentives to every Covid-affected firm
The government of Bangladesh, like those of many other countries, announced huge financial incentives to recover businesses hurt by the novel coronavirus pandemic. But a large section of small and medium entrepreneurs have been deprived of it, due to lack of a proper distribution system. According to a recent study
Strengthen diplomacy over Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh has set a unique example of humanity by sheltering Rohingyas who fled Myanmar to save their lives in the face of genocide. For this, Bangladesh has been praised all over the world. But the international community must not forget that the Rohingya crisis is the single largest refugee crisis
Action plan needed to protect children against climate change
Although climate change is a global problem, the least developed countries, including Bangladesh, are at risk of major disasters. The adverse effects of climate change fall mostly on poor women and children. Eighty per cent of the people affected by climate change are children. In this regard, Bangladesh is one
Concern over rising road crashes after lifting of lockdown
Following the lifting of lockdown or restrictions on movements, the number of road accidents and deaths has started rising in the country. Two army personnel were killed when a cement-loaded truck collided with an army pickup at Konabari in Sirajganj on Monday last. Three people were injured in the incident.
No delay in opening educational institutions
Address passport server issues in quick time
Although the goal of launching e-passport in Bangladesh was set by 2020, it was not possible due to the novel coronavirus. Meanwhile, no importance was given to updating the server of Machine Readable Passport (MRP). As a result, passport renewal activities in Bangladesh missions have come to a halt. Expatriate
Why discipline in e-commerce sector is necessary
The people of Bangladesh are reaping benefits of various efforts taken by the present government based on the motto of building a digital Bangladesh. This is evidenced by the growing use of information technology in various fields, for example e-commerce. E-commerce is developing rapidly in the country, but in many
