Archive for May, 2012

Photo Courtesy: Khaled Sharkar

Recent behaviour of our Policemen are undoubtedly arose a negative mentality among the common citizens of the country due to their uncivilised attitude towards the civil society especially on the journalists and lawyers. But why? Details…

The world is moving forward, the choice and expectation of mass is now being also changing with keeping pace with that speed. Valuation of living is increasing day by day, but with regards to this the standard of living has not being upgraded to that stage. Rich are becoming richer, poor are poorer. Poor are becoming desperate to earn their living, whenever the rich are dominating the poor to get their objectives. Details…

How long Dhaka could take the immense pressure from all sectors of Bangladesh? Now Dhaka, everyone believes, day by day is getting unbearable to live in. Isn’t the high time to take a sincere initiative towards the implementation of that much talked ‘Decentralisation’? Details…

Following on the analysis presented in the part I of the above-titled write up (13 May, 2012), I propose to elaborate on some of the relevant and related aspects of the theme, that I am happy to find has attracted a remarkable level of interest. This post intends to put on a constructive spotlight on the rationale of the concept as well as chart out a suggested road map of priority attention and action. Such a strategy is only the start, making it happen is what counts. Details…

[ AUTHOR’S NOTE : Ever since Bank cheques were introduced for transaction, those have been made payable to “one person or party”  only, even though there is absolutely no problem in making those payable simultaneously to two persons or parties. If introduced such a cheque may be called ‘Double-Payment Cheque’. Details…

Working on sustainable banking for economic development is no more an elusive dream for the developing countries, not for Bangladesh at least. BRAC Bank, a leading bank of the country, has already made it possible. The bank is the founder of the world’s most effective network of the sustainable banks around the globe. Here I would like to share some my experiences being involved with the bank’s Research and Development on sustainable banking strategies. Details…

Transport problem in Dhaka city is a great problem for the city dwellers. The number of topics one needs to discuss for understanding this problem is many. Naturally the in-depth presentation (citation and analysis) of the causes contributing to this problem and finding out their solutions might lead to a voluminous paper. However, in view of shortage of space I shall endeavour to present those rather briefly. Details…

Primary education is very important in our national life as this is the basis of building up a skilled citizenry. This stage is also the path to include the whole population within the education system. So, creating equal opportunities and ensuring access of all sections of children to primary education irrespective of ethnicity, socio-economic conditions, physical or mental challenges and geographical differences are the major concerns for any sustainable educational planning. Delivery of quality primary education is always ensured in an effective educational system as this stage forms the foundation of subsequent secondary and tertiary levels of education. Details…

The women, facing violence by their husbands/inmates, die many times before their death! Moreover, the rate of violence against Bangladeshi women in abroad is beyond the imagination. In most cases victims are helpless there, for many reasons as in foreign land. I have tried to portray a simple picture of violence against Bangladeshi women in abroad to realise how endless inhumane lives they pass, and even killed! Details…

A record-breaking number (86.37%) of students came out successful at the SSC and equivalent exam this year. Achievers of GPA-5 also increased markedly this year. The Education Minister has rightly said ‘The record-breaking pass rating is an outcome of creative exam system and special caring incentives of the government’. No doubt, our boys and girls are meritorious and laborious and they try to give their full efforts in studies. Details…