Dealing with emerging EU, USA trade issues
A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between the European Union (EU) and India a week back and the reduction of US reciprocal tariff on India from 50 per cent to only 18 per cent have evidently heightened concerns in Bangladesh about safeguarding its trade preferences in the two major export...
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The people hold the power now
On the same day voters choose their representatives in the upcoming national parliamentary elections, a crucial and arguably more consequential vote on constitutional reforms will also take place. This referendum could well prove to be a turning point for democracy. Yet while the election dominates public attention, the referendum has...
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Election-centric festivity and fear
After a decade and a half, the country is witnessing a positive atmosphere ahead of national elections and citizens have developed a feeling that they will have full freedom to elect their representatives. The candidates contesting in the 13th general elections are putting in their best effort to reach the...
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Women in labour market: More hands fewer hats
Women's participation in the Bangladesh labour market is no longer negligible. From the floors of the factories to the corporate boardrooms, women are leaving a mark of their distinct potential. On the surface, this may indicate potential progress, but a closer look reveals a harsh reality, although more women are...
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Jute can be the new trend
In today's world where using polythene bag is extremely harmful to the environment, jute bags can be our best friends. Jute is a natural fibre that is 100 per cent biodegradable and compostable. Bangladesh carries a rich legacy of jute that dates back centuries, earning the country the title of...
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