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Niko issue
On the 24th of June 2005, I saw in the TV that Tengratila gas field had exploded again and the people managing that is none other than the much talked about Canadian energy company-- Niko.
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Eu and Blair
The British Prime Minister Tony Blair did some plain speaking addressing the EU ensemble, before the UK takes over the EU chairmanship (in turn).
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Working children
The most common sight in the streets of our country is a child working in a shop. They are selling flowers, chocolates and many other things. Some are working in tempo or bus.
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Population boom
Bangladesh is a small country of Asia and it is the most densely populated country in the world. The area of Bangladesh is too small to accommodate the vast population.
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Freedom of expression
In democracy the press bring difficulties of the people to the notice of the government and give useful suggestions for removing them.
Our print media enjoys freedom.
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Saarc and Pakistan
I have read now and then about Saarc, the association of South Asian countries.
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Ban student politics
Students are undoubtedly the most potent resource of any country. In our history, students played a glorious role in achieving many national goals.
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Welcome the resignation culture
The hardcore Dhaka residents are witnessing a new political phenomenon in the tarnished nation: the beginning of the culture of resignation (by a cabinet minister).
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Black money is not black literature!
True, allowing black money to convert into white can bring some revenue earnings to the government. But the question is up to what extent it should be allowed?
Black money is not black literature.
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Violation of traffic rules
Bangladesh is an overpopulated country and here traffic rules are very much essential for orderly road communication.
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Law of compensation
The timeless divine Law of Compensation is working very visibly in Dhaka. It is an EWS (Early Warning System) of the shape of things to change.
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Future of our politics
We the Bangladeshis have a great past, but at the same time we are not so conscious about our future, about our politics. Politics at present is full of corruption and self-seeking activities.
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Ministers' sartorial preference
It is a matter of disgrace that our elected leaders, particularly of the ruling party, opt to wear three pieces English suit in these hot, sultry summer days.
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What a match!
The Australians again failed to click in the batting department. The match looked like an easy one for the Englishmen. But losing five wickets for a measly 32 forced them on to the back foot.
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Transparency and accountability
Finally our prime minister intervened in the much hyped and widely discussed car scam of our minister. It was a forced resignation.
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No mangoes without carbide
A few days back, the news that police fined some mango-mongers for adulterating mangoes with carbide attracted my attention.
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Erosion of moral values
Provision for making black money white has once again been proposed in the 2005-06 national budget of Bangladesh. The current provision expires on the 30th June 2005.
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Punish them
Thanks a lot to Pinaki Roy for his health & hygiene related report on delicious sweetmeats.
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