Correlation between energy crunch and industrial production
Energy consumption has historically been a vital indicator of robust economic activities and improved living standards. But when this input turns irregular and insufficient, driving up its costs to an outrageous level, the manufacturing sector can hardly be sustainable. Bangladesh, according to seasoned business leaders and expert economists, is right...
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Political will a must to restore confidence in businesses
In Bangladesh today, the central question facing the economy is not simply how to stabilise financial institutions or stimulate investment. It is whether the political leadership possesses the will to confront decades of entrenched corruption, rebuild trust in public institutions, and restore confidence among ordinary citizens and entrepreneurs alike. Without...
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Single-dose vaccine against dengue
Brazil is learnt to have launched a single-dose anti-dengue vaccine last Wednesday (November 30) after obtaining its registration approval by the county's drug regulator, Anvisa. Developed by Butantan Institute in Sao Paulo, the vaccine called, Butantan-DV, is claimed to be the world's first single-dose anti-dengue vaccine. Brazil's Minister of Health,...
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Copying and market saturation
In Bangladesh when new products enter the market, it becomes saturated faster than the cyclone. Everyone tries to duplicate it, especially small businesses. When anyone sees a successful small business with a small investment, they want to follow or copy that, so the market becomes so saturated that its price...
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Social Media influencers shaping consumer spending
Bangladesh has recently experienced the emergence of social media influencers aiding consumer purchases throughout the nation. Social Media Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are widely used by today's youth, enabling them to purchase items based on opinions posted by social media influencers rather than on their actual needs...
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