Tk 588.4 crore in fine - how many has been held accountable
Region: BangladeshA crime of this proportion should not only be restricted on paying fine. A process should be developed that allows the law enforcement agencies to get into deeper to held accountable those who were responsible &... more
Views: 767A national charter for better living standard
Region: BangladeshThe price of labor and the governance: look at issues through the eyes of a day-laborer. Can you do us a favor by pushing the rickshaw fare for 1000m (1km) ride to the level of the price of 1000 grams (1kg) of rice? Y... more
Views: 542The fate of the caretaker government - going forward.
Region: BangladeshOn and off, there has been a talk about the need and justification of the caretaker government. Our intellectuals and politicians are acting as if they actually have some grey material. Please allow u... more
Views: 932Public Hearings - How to do it? A note for all involved in regulatory government
Region: BangladeshWe hope that these government and semi-government agencies would start delivering their promise, instead of dhappa-bajiing that they are doing talking (mostly unnecessary) things in front of TV cameras stealing prime-tim... more
Views: 922Bangladesh Govt. requests to eat potatoes
Region: BangladeshWheat costs 44 taka for 1kg, up 150%. By contrast, 1kg of potatoes sells at 13 taka in Dhaka, and far less in the countryside Potatoes are now Bangladesh's second biggest crop after rice. Consumption has risen from an a... more
Views: 1220A proposal for regulatory principle for the cities transportation planning
Region: BangladeshThere are many ways to tackle the problems of traffic congestion - here is a one that should be viewed as a win-win for everybody. Without giving much introduction, let us say it loud first: If there is a need to b... more
Views: 669Strengthening the good, avoiding the pitfalls of Community Radio
Region: BangladeshThe policymakers should make sure that these community radios act as the agents for "desired" change Experimentation with the community radio is not new in the less developed nations. In many cases, these community radi... more
Views: 754An ex-Adviser's corruption - A justice face the justice
Region: BangladeshIt would be interesting to know whether the Ex-Adviser had a past track record of corruption while in the judiciary or whether he couldn't resist the temptation once he became an Adviser of the Caretaker government in late... more
Views: 695Brands in garment and knitwear industry - public should get a piece of the PIE x
Region: BangladeshAt a time when government has started responding to the genuine needs of the businessman, the general public should demand more accountability, result and service from our businessmen. BBBF should take note. I wanted ... more
Views: 2081Rationalizing Fuel Price: So far a half done act
Region: BangladeshIf you have hundred taka to give subsidy, whom do you give it to? A labourer to buy food or a private car owner worried about rising fuel price? Also, don't treat fuel and fertiliser similarly. Why, would you ask? The... more
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