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Prepare for the Price to be Paid for Learning Loss
Since the beginning of the pandemic, educational institutions have been closed in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. Face-to-face education had been stopped…
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New Promise on Climate by World Leaders: A Hope in the Horizon
The climate change summit of 40 world leaders, spearheaded by the US President Joe Biden during April 22-23, 2021, amidst the concern for achievability of the…
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Whole-of-Government Response Needed to Tackle the Pandemic
The struggle to save lives from the killer coronavirus seems endless. The death procession looks unstoppable. Each day comes with more shocking news. The ray of…
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The Pandemic Budget Has to be Based on Realistic Assessment
After suffering for more than a year since March 2020, when we were just about to have some respite following the decline in infection and death…
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Matching Skills With the Jobs: The Only Way to Sustain Growth
Bangladesh's economy has been on a fast-paced journey in recent years, except of course during the ongoing pandemic. With high growth, the country has achieved several…
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Continuing Bangladesh’s Transformative Journey in the Next 50 Years
Bangladesh has made a transformative journey during the last five decades since its independence in 1971. Steady economic growth, and achievements in the social arena, including…
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Bangladesh’s Achievements in 50 Years and Making it Meaningful
March is a month that carries special significance for Bangladesh. In March 1971, the country got involved in the Liberation War, which continued for nine long…
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Making Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation Smooth and Sustainable
As Bangladesh celebrates the golden jubilee of its independence, the country has achieved another important milestone in its pursuit of development. At the second triennial review…
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The Journey Towards Fighting Corruption
Debates on any global index and ranking where a country does not perform well are common almost everywhere. From politicians to experts to common citizens—all have…
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Project Implementation During the Pandemic Discouragingly Poor
The first six months of the fiscal year 2020-21 saw very slow implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) of Bangladesh. Data of the Monitoring and…
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What the new trade bloc means for Bangladesh
Mixed opinions followed after the signing of the new trade bloc—the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on November 15, 2020. Negotiated over a period of eight…
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Bangladesh’s expectations from the Biden government
As the world awaits US President-elect Joe Biden's formal inauguration in January 2021, discussions on the implications of his domestic and international policies are mounting. In…