How the sand mafia is killing our rivers
Illegal and indiscriminate sand extraction from the rivers is increasing at an alarming rate, with the backing of ruling party politicians, causing massive erosion of riverbanks and destruction of rural settlements and farmlands.
3d ago
The price of development
Why must the locals pay the price of projects supposedly being developed for the economic prosperity of the country?
2w ago
Why should RMG workers toil to live below the poverty line?
How acceptable is this minimum wage of Tk 12,500?
4w ago
Who buys property abroad, and who pays for it?
These cases of illegal property purchase abroad are not the main acts of corruption – these are the symptoms.
Why exactly is Dhaka the slowest city in the world?
It is not enough to plan and build expensive flyovers, expressways, metro rail or BRT.
Why are private employees' savings being taxed?
Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions
Are factory owners above the law?
How can a factory owner not be involved in the irregularities of design and installation of fire safety systems?
December 6, 2023
How the sand mafia is killing our rivers
Illegal and indiscriminate sand extraction from the rivers is increasing at an alarming rate, with the backing of ruling party politicians, causing massive erosion of riverbanks and destruction of rural settlements and farmlands.
November 26, 2023
The price of development
Why must the locals pay the price of projects supposedly being developed for the economic prosperity of the country?
November 12, 2023
Why should RMG workers toil to live below the poverty line?
How acceptable is this minimum wage of Tk 12,500?
November 4, 2023
How potato prices are manipulated
Manipulation of potato prices is not new in Bangladesh.
October 20, 2023
Who buys property abroad, and who pays for it?
These cases of illegal property purchase abroad are not the main acts of corruption – these are the symptoms.
October 7, 2023
Why exactly is Dhaka the slowest city in the world?
It is not enough to plan and build expensive flyovers, expressways, metro rail or BRT.
October 1, 2023
Why are private employees' savings being taxed?
Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions
September 21, 2023
Are factory owners above the law?
How can a factory owner not be involved in the irregularities of design and installation of fire safety systems?
September 13, 2023
How the prices of essentials are manipulated
This mechanism of hiking prices is not new.
September 2, 2023
What history tells us about election-time government
It makes no sense to expect neutrality on election day from a government that conducts anti-democratic activities throughout the year using its institutions.
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