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Review of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

Review of The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Summary: The Handmaid’s Tale is a book review of the critically acclaimed dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale (1985) written by one of the most celebrated Canadian authors Margaret Atwood (1939). It attempts to critically analyze the lives of women, examines their roles and their social status in Gilead and…

Taxing Tobacco: A Path to Healthier Lives and Stronger Economies in Bangladesh

Introduction “A healthy Heart and a happy smile come to your life when you leave smoking” The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced; killing over 8 million people a year around the world. More than 7 million of these dea ths are the result of direct…

Importance of Imposing or increasing Tax for Reducing Consumption of Tobacco

Introduction: The design of tax instruments for controlling consumption of tobacco is a complex process impacting as it does on the livelihoods of millions of people engaged in activities related to tobacco production, sale, and distribution. Tax instruments can only be one component of a broad-based approach to controlling tobacco use. Policy-makers all over the…

Hayek’s Ideas and Human Rights

Hayek’s theory is very well received in the economic discourse but in today’s day and age where Human Rights are a part of the conversation in every sphere, his theory needs revisiting. Neo-liberalism as defined in Collins’ dictionary is the form of liberalism that supports economic freedom and free market17. It is a faith in…

Career Path for Law Graduates in Banking Sector in Bangladesh

Things mentioned in the Article: Introduction Banking and Finance law Career in Banking Sector Job Opportunities Additional Director (Law) Bangladesh Bank. Legal Analyst Compliance officer Investment Officer Specialization in Banking and Finance Law Skills Required Conclusion Introduction: In Bangladesh, the banking sector is one of the widespread industries which is the backbone of the country’s…

Political Favoritism: A Short Review

  ” Favoritism manifests itself in all departments of government, public and private. It is harder to avoid because it is so natural”- Thomas Chandler Haliburton Political favouritism is the practice of giving people, groups, or organizations preferred treatment or advantages based on their political ties or connections. It entails the use of political power…