Challenges beyond the interim period
The statement by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed that the interim government is leaving the country's economy in a stable position does not entirely sound like rhetoric, especially when viewed against the backdrop of the looming collapse from which the economy has managed to recover over the past one and...
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Right time for promoting light engineering industry
The three-day Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo 2026, only the second of its kind, has brought to the fore the sombre fact of the gap between the country's capacity development in this sector and the potential it holds. Even the second such exposition corroborates this unmistakeable fact. But here is an...
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Impunity begins at home!
Why khunti, a metal cooking spatula, has become a preferred instrument of cruelty in the houses of a section of senior government officials needs serious psychological and social analysis. The latest example of the brutal torture of a teenage poor domestic worker allegedly by the wife of a now-sacked managing...
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How youth are reshaping MFS in Bangladesh
Mobile Financial Services (MFS) have significantly altered Bangladesh's financial landscape, but their most transformative impact is evident among the country's youth. For many young people, mobile wallets have become the primary gateway to financial activity, offering a level of accessibility and convenience that traditional banking systems often fail to provide.Platforms...
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Export challenges in EU market
The recent free trade agreement between India and the European Union over duty-free access or, in some cases, significant tariff reductions in cross-border trade, poses a serious and growing concern for Bangladesh. Though this FTA has long been a strategic objective for India, its execution may become a major threat...
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