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New pay scale Hikes outpace inflation deepen inequality

In Dhaka, the starting salary of an MBBS doctor at a private hospital ranges between Tk30,000 and Tk40,000, depending on the institution. Outside Dhaka, some doctors work for as little as Tk15,000. Meanwhile, under the new pay structure, the gross salary of a fourth-class government…

In the rearview mirror

As we celebrate the first anniversary of (a new journey) at the TIMES of Bangladesh,…