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Bitter Truth
Water-logging in the city takes a menacing turn
Md. Asadullah Khan
Dhaka is used to rains. It is also used to stoppages. Several times every monsoon, the city's workforce find itself gridlocked or stranded.
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Stop hazardous child labour
Rahima Aktar
Child labour in Bangladesh is a major problem. It is a great hindrance to development, as a large number of children are engaged in various types of economical activities instead of attending school.
 
Stereotypes true and false
Jalal Alamgir
There is some truth in stereotypes. Take the term "hujuge (impulsive) Bangali" for example.
 
Sin tax and luxury tax
Asif Anwar
The decision to raise the minimum income to be under taxation is a good one, but doesn't go far enough to be meaningful.
 

 
   
 
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