In medical science, amputation becomes the only option when a limb is so severely damaged or infected that it poses a direct threat to the patient's overall health and survival. This decisive measure prevents the spread of infection, isolating the problem to protect the rest of the body. The situat
The maintenance of the nation's main communication artery for cargo-laden trucks, the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, is getting costlier. The reason is that the multi-axle, multi-wheel cargo-laden trucks reportedly carry disproportionately more load than their permissible limits. The result is that the
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) insistence on eliminating power subsidies and raising electricity tariffs has got the interim government in a difficult position. These two measures are among the primary conditions for the release of the 4th and 5th tranches of the IMF's $4.7 billion loan. A
The idea of making government’s savings instruments tradable is quite interesting. Its practical benefits are likely to be wide, adding a new dimension to private savings and even the country's economy. Right now the money invested in savings tools has little opportunity to roll and speed up
Empowering local governments, which are directly elected by the people, has long been on the agenda of successive governments. So, the recommendations made in this regard by the Local Government Reform Commission (LGRC) in its report do seriously deserve due consideration of all concerned. The prop
The recommendations made by the Reform Commission on Women's Affairs in its report submitted to the chief adviser on Saturday bear special significance at a time when the country has been witnessing a fresh spate of gender violence including sexual abuse and aggression. As many as 433 reform propos
Lower operational expenses and streamlined regulations are two of the most critical factors that contribute to entrepreneurial growth, investment, and job creation. Recognising this, governments worldwide are seeking ways to reduce the cost of doing business and create investment-friendly environme
The three-month pause on "reciprocal" tariffs announced by the Trump administration for all countries except China leaves a narrow window for action. While three months is scarcely enough time for any government to negotiate a complex trade deal, this is the timeframe within which Bangladesh must o
The interim government is reportedly going to be tightfisted while preparing the next national budget with a view to curbing inflation. It aims to bring the inflation down to 6.5 per cent by the next fiscal year (FY2025-26). However, in the current fiscal (FY2024-25) under the revised budget, the F
The recent high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Adviser of the interim government has reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category in 2026. With this, any lingering uncertainty about deferring the transition has effectively been dispelled. As the
