Agrotechnology from China
Agriculture in Bangladesh has improved appreciably and the main driver of it is undoubtedly technology. Yet the advancement falls short of the quantum leap technology has taken in the developed countries of the world. Japan has long been a pioneer in this field. China with the largest population until a...
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Attracting FDI: Stability is the key
In recent months, Bangladesh has been visibly active in its bid to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). High-profile investment forums have been organised, numerous trade delegations from Western countries have visited Dhaka, and most recently, a large business delegation from China, led by its Commerce Minister, visited the country. These...
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What's happening at nat’l eye hospital
Treatment at a major government-owned eye hospital, the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital (NIOH), has been suspended since last Wednesday (May 28).The reports are rather sketchy about what exactly happened that led to total work stoppage by doctors, nurses and other staffs of a specialised hospital in the city....
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Harmful distracting tunes
Music is an art form that expresses emotions through patterned and rhythmic sounds. As the world modernises, this sector of entertainment is undergoing significant transformations. While a decade ago we used to purchase cassettes and albums to listen to our favourite artists, now it is as simple as the click...
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Floods, not the suffering, should recur
Each year, as the rainy season begins, millions in Bangladesh's coastal and southern regions brace for floods, tidal surges, and cyclones. Cyclone Shakhti once again exposed how poorly prepared remote and impoverished areas are. In places without electricity, internet, or even radio signals, many residents-especially fishermen at sea-remain unaware of...
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