Easing congestion at Chittagong port
Bangladesh's main seaport and gateway to international trade, the Chittagong Port, has no dearth of barriers to overcome and deliver up to its full capacity. Ironically, it is the main users of the port facilities who in most cases, get in the way. So, one is hardly surprised when the...
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Shipbreaking -- the urgent need for global compliance framework
The emergence of shipbreaking in the country decades ago has offered many positive and negative upshots. While the meteoric rise of the industry stirred by massive manual activities is highly risk-prone and environment-degrading, its contribution in terms of employment and feeding the country's booming steel and re-rolling mills can hardly...
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AI - blessing or curse
The revolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most significant technological shifts of our time, poised to redefine how we live and work. As AI systems grow in intelligence and autonomy, their impact on the global job market is becoming increasingly profound, raising optimism and concern.On the positive...
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Availability of antivenom a must
Every year during the monsoon season, snakebite-related deaths occur with alarming frequency. And it's not just limited to the rainy season-fatalities from snakebites are reported throughout the year, particularly in rural areas. These regions often suffer from a lack of awareness, deep-rooted superstitions, and a reluctance to seek modern medical...
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