That the country's two ports -- Chittagong and Mongla -- will face mounting pressure in the days ahead is evident from the ongoing rush for setting up various industries in their vicinity. Furthermore, planned setting up of more export processing zones and special economic zones for both domestic and foreign...
Read moreThe prices of at least four major essential items---rice, edible oil, sugar and salt---have recorded substantial rise in recent weeks. None barring the consumers seems concerned. However, there is no way of knowing the level of concern among individual consumers. Media usually airs their concern. But that is not happening...
Read moreProspects for growth in global trade in 2016 and 2017 have been downgraded again. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) now expects that trade this year will increase at its slowest pace since the post-2008 global recession. What is going on? This is not purely a function of an anemic global...
Read moreAny mention of farmers gives the impression of an all-male community engaged in cultivation. The seed of discrimination against women farmers lies here. Women farmers are discriminated against no matter if they contribute to farming either in developed or developing countries. The fact is their contributions to the agriculture sector...
Read moreETHANOL is a valuable liquid hydro-carbon fuel. A recent research finding indicates that it can be produced from water and carbon dioxide, the waste gas from all reactions of combustion. It is a recent outstanding discovery by scientists at the National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, at Tennessee, USA. The principle...
Read moreSELIMA AHMAD is the founder president of Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI). She is a successful business woman and has long-standing experience in the private sector. Selima Ahmad won the prestigious Oslo Peace Award 2014 for her socially responsible and ethical business practices. She is committed to a...
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