A trade triumph for Bangladesh
At a time when global trade tensions are running high and tariffs are being used as tools of economic pressure, Bangladesh's achievement in securing a lower duty from the United States is both remarkable and beneficial. The reduction of the reciprocal tariff to 20 per cent from the previously announced...
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In the absence of a pro-farmer policy
Farmers in this country could not be more discriminated against. Growers of major crops appear to be only more so. This year potato farmers have produced a record high of 13 million tonnes of potato---4.0 million tonnes in excess of the country's demand. Only 70,000 tonnes have so far been...
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Unfinished tasks of July uprising
As the anniversary of the July mass uprising continues, it is also time to examine the achievements and disappointment of this historical event critically. The task is challenging and also problematic due to the complex nature of the mass uprising and subsequent developments in the country over the past year....
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MIS and the new age of leadership
In today's fast-paced digital world, leadership is not just about years of experience anymore. It is about data. The old gut-feeling way of deciding things is slowly fading. With management information systems, leaders can now see what is going on: real-time numbers, clear trends, and fewer surprises.MIS helps track performance,...
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Direct election for women to parliament
The National Consensus Commission has proposed establishing an upper house of parliament comprising elected representatives from each district and city corporation. As part of this proposal, it also recommended abolishing the current system of reserved seats for women in the lower house.Under the new model, the upper house would consist...
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