public-suffering

Load shedding is increasing in Faridpur alongside the ongoing heat wave, worsening public suffering. From the district town to the upazila and village levels, frequent interruptions in electricity supply have made daily life increasingly difficult. In a special notice, Faridpur Palli Bidyut Samity said load shedding is occurring in various areas under its jurisdiction due to rising electricity demand and the impact of the global energy crisis. The notice said the Faridpur Palli Bidyut Sam...

Over the past few days, I have spoken with Assistant Commissioners (Land), from different parts of the country about land mutation. They are exhausted and frustrated from dealing with the general public. Their assessment is that land administration is being run on the basis of flawed policies. Public suffering has become an everyday reality. In trying to manage the situation, the officials themselves are also struggling. ACLand officials work at the grassroots level. They are the government’s fr...