BAB wants govt not to repeat past mistakes
The anguish of the leaders of the newly-constituted Bankers Association of Bangladesh (BAB) over the blatant interference by the immediate past government in the sanction and disbursement of loans by the banks is fully justified. And their request to the adviser for finance of the interim government not to repeat...
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Will hawkish policy bring down inflation?
The central bank has further tightened its monetary stance by hiking the policy rate to pull down the inflationary pressure. It increased the overnight repo rate by 50 basis points to 9.50 per cent from 9.0 per cent on September 24. Thus, the policy rate was increased within a month...
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How silent are Dhaka's silent zones?
Many countries prohibit the honking of vehicle horns at random, which is distressingly common here. Horn is supposed to be used solely as a warning to prevent accidents. However, in Bangladeshi cities, where traffic intersections are perpetually chaotic and lawless, vehicles honk incessantly. Most drivers are seen senselessly honking even...
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Empowering small businesses
The rise of large corporations in recent times has made it increasingly difficult for small business owners to survive and compete. While larger companies have access to more resources and can take advantage of economies of scale, it is small businesses that truly drive innovation, job creation, and community development.Small...
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Ethics in business
Ethics is the evaluation of the rightness or wrongness of human actions. In business, ethics refers to the application of virtuous principles and standards to both individuals and institutions within the business world. Although business ethics may be intangible or invisible, it is of paramount importance in the business environment....
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