Trump’s tariff and the impending catastrophe for many nations
The so-called "reciprocal tariff" policy of the U.S. administration has already emerged as a potentially destabilising force in global trade -- arguably more damaging than any recent disruption. While third world countries are likely to suffer the worst consequences, particularly those like Bangladesh that enjoy a trade surplus with the...
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Stock market hopes and hype
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), Bangladesh's main financial marketplace, has now been on a steady upward climb for eight consecutive weeks. During this gaining streak, the benchmark DSEX index crossed the 5,400 mark for the first time since last November. The index surged by 5.06 per cent in the third...
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Why do we pay so much more?
Consumers in Bangladesh are the ones whose rights have long been overlooked. Though some consumer protection mechanisms have been developed and put in force over the last couple of years here, the consumers still fall far behind their peers in enjoying their rights. In fact, consumer protection in Bangladesh never...
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Dangers of irrational use of medicines
The misuse, overuse, and unnecessary use of medicines have reached alarming levels in our country. A significant portion of the population remains unaware of the potential dangers of taking medication without proper guidance. This has led to a situation where individuals routinely purchase medicines over the counter without prescriptions, while...
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Imparting money lessons in classroom
A few days ago, I spoke to a university student who said something that truly shocked me:"Whenever I get my tuition fees, I spend it all within the first few days. I know I shouldn't, but I don't know how to manage money properly-no one ever taught me how!"Unfortunately, this...
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