Taka-Rupee currency swap needs caution
Three years ago, Bangladesh and India agreed to settle part of their bilateral trade using their respective currencies. The currency swap mechanism to bypass the US dollar, however, did not progress. Instead, it was decided that only a small portion of exports and imports would be settled in Indian Rupees...
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War in Iran a threat to agriculture
Amid the unprecedented disruption in global oil and gas supplies due to lingering war in the Middle East, problems in the transport sector and concern over energy security are dominating the headlines. However, a parallel crisis is quietly unfolding in a vital sector of the national economy - agriculture.The war...
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Tackling urban traffic congestion
Research suggests that an ideal city requires at least 25 per cent road coverage; yet, our metropolises possess a mere 7 to 9 per cent. According to a World Bank report, Dhaka alone loses approximately 3.2 million work hours daily due to traffic, with an annual financial toll reaching billions...
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Digital loans making everyday life easier
Financial inclusion in Bangladesh is witnessing significant growth, largely driven by mobile financial services such as bKash. With an extensive network of agents and merchants, and over 80 million users, bKash has made financial services accessible to a vast number of people across the country.Recently, bKash partnered with City Bank...
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