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Tag Archives: corruption
No more Hunger in Bangladesh?
A few days ago I read in the Daily Star that Bangladesh is set to be recognised by the UN for achieving “the most fundamental millennium goal (MDG) — halving the incidence of hunger — well ahead of the target year 2015.” … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, Corruption
Tagged Bangladesh, Bangladeshi, corruption, Dhaka, LAMB, MDG, Millennium Development Goal, poverty, United Nations
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Brit-bashing, Corruption and the Great British Pantomime
I’m sorry, but some of you – the Brits amongst you especially – are going to hate this post. I’ve been accused a few times over the last few weeks – both publicly and privately, on this blog and on … Continue reading
Posted in British, Corruption
Tagged Bangladesh, British, bureaucracy, corruption, culture, Daily Mirror, Great Britain, Linda Wootton
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The RICH Syndrome and why poverty is the only cure
Do me favour today will you? Read this article before you go any further – it won’t take too long and it is easy to read and fascinating – then come back to me. The page will open in a … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, British, Culture, India, Philosophy
Tagged Bangladesh, Britain, compassion, corruption, Dhaka, India, poverty, RICH Syndrome, wealth
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Dhaka, Delhi and (Dismal) London
Over the last 24 hours I’ve gone from sweating under a Bengal sun to shivering in the cold, British rain. My daughter, Thing I, joined me for event and it is the first time we’ve ever flown together as a pair … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, British, children, Life, Travel
Tagged Amory Powell, Bangladesh, British weather, corruption, Delhi, Dhaka, Gloucester, London, Monty Python, O2, Shahjalal International Airport
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Minipost 18 – Why would you be a Journalist, Doctor or Teacher here?
Why do you do your job? A blogging friend recently posted about how he would never be a journalist in Bangladesh. I don’t blame him – it’s a very dangerous profession at the moment. A married journalist couple were stabbed … Continue reading
Posted in Bangladesh, children, Corruption, Education, Life
Tagged Bangladesh, corruption, culture, Dhaka, Differences, Doctors, Journalism, Journalists, LAMB, life, poverty, society, Teachers
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