Prices of Essentials: Key ingredients getting out of reach for many
Although the prices of some daily commodities have decreased, middle- and low-income families are still struggling to make ends meet due to the recent hike in prices of essential grocery items such as eggs, chicken, onions, and potatoes.
1y ago
Hilsa production growth rate declining
Despite an upward trend in the overall catch, year-on-year growth rate of hilsa production has been declining in recent years. The reasons include illegal netting of brood and jatka hilsa, widespread use of banned gillnet and the impact of climate change such as erratic rainfalls.
1y ago
Veggies too costly
The drop in the price of rice and flour could not bring relief among low income people as the vegetable price is soaring.
1y ago
Spices, Other Essentials: Runaway prices put consumers in a tight spot
With the consumers already feeling the pinch of the soaring prices of essentials, most of the spices are becoming pricier ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha.
1y ago
Eid gift for 1.25cr ultra-poor families
The government is set to distribute 10 kilograms of rice to each of the 1.25 crore ultra-poor and destitute families ahead of Eid-ul-Azha to soften the blow of a spiralling inflation.
1y ago
Universal Pension Scheme: Govt to set up an authority soon
The government is set to form the National Pension Authority (NPA) to execute the Universal Pension Scheme formulated to provide pension services for the common people.
1y ago
Tax bill proposes clipping ACC wings
Although tax returns are a key document for investigating illegal wealth, the Income Tax Bill 2023 proposes making it impossible for Anti-Corruption Commission officials to access a suspect’s tax files without a court order.
1y ago
Allocation to tackle graft unclear
The government’s high-ups have talked about their “firm stances” against graft to protect the country’s GDP on multiple occasions. However, there is little reflection of that stance in the latest budget disclosure as to how the government will curb corruption and money laundering.
1y ago
January 8, 2023
Empowerment of upazila parishad remains elusive
Under the law, upazila chairmen hold executive power to run the local affairs. But in reality, Upazila Nirbahi Officers, who are appointed to provide secretarial support, exercise power beyond their jurisdiction in many cases.
December 17, 2022
To appoint the right people
Sometimes, it takes just days to find a competent person for a post in government services. Sometimes, relevant authorities remain in the dark about vacancies. This large discrepancy leads to the inefficient use of human resources.
December 11, 2022
Peaceful BNP rally brings sigh of relief
Allaying public fears of violence, the BNP yesterday held its Dhaka rally peacefully and unveiled a 10-point demand to “restore democracy”.
December 9, 2022
Anti-corruption day: Cases filed, but no progress in probes
Several big loan scams in the banking and financial sectors came to the fore in the last decade and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has done its job by filing cases. But, no progress is apparent.
December 1, 2022
IBBL loan scam: ACC yet to decide on probe
The Anti-Corruption Commission is still undecided about launching a probe into Tk 7,246 crore loan anomalies at Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd.
November 29, 2022
Govt wrests control of energy pricing
Electricity and gas prices can now be adjusted without a public hearing after the cabinet yesterday amended a law, paving the way for introducing dynamic energy pricing in Bangladesh.
November 28, 2022
Spot LNG purchase by pvt sector gets nod
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday instructed the import of liquified natural gas from the spot market by the private sector as the government looks to alleviate the industrial energy crisis that is threatening to derail Bangladesh’s growth momentum.
November 14, 2022
River Erosion Allocation: No report on beneficiaries yet
Department of Disaster Management (DDM) distributed Tk 50 crore among victims of river erosion in October 2021 through upazila nirbahi officers of the affected areas.
November 7, 2022
Foreign trips: Wrong picks at wrong time
Senior government officials are set to go to Germany for a training exercise that could have benefited field-level officials who are implementing a groundwater monitoring project.
November 5, 2022
It’s Taqsem’s territory
For years, Dhaka Wasa Managing Director Taqsem A Khan has been keeping two people close to him and at the top of the organisation even though they had retired in 2016.
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