Addressing the many faces of poverty
The recent publication of Bangladesh's first-ever national Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) by the Planning Commission's General Economics Division (GED) has brought to light a harsh reality that roughly 40 million people remain trapped in multidimensional poverty. This is a cause for serious concern, as even fifty-four years after independence, over...
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Who won or lost in Trump's tariff war?
Accounting for close to 30 per cent of the global consumer spending, the USA has been the favoured export destination of the rest of the world. The incumbent US president, Donald Trump, thinks it's unfair. Since, in his view, exporting countries are selling more to America than they are buying....
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Why MPs need offices in their constituencies
In our country, Members of Parliament are directly elected through general elections to serve in a unicameral legislative system. Their primary duties revolve around legislative responsibilities, including passing laws and ensuring oversight of the executive branch to hold it accountable and ensure it fulfills its duties effectively. Another key responsibility...
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Brainpower behind modern businesses
In today's data-driven world, Management Information Systems (MIS) have become the central nervous system of modern businesses. Just as the brain connects and coordinates the human body, MIS integrates all key functional areas of an organisation-finance, human resources, marketing, operations, and more. It ensures that information flows smoothly, decisions are...
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