'Electoral economy' goes undetected
The eagerly-awaited national election is just weeks away. The fervour over the campaigns and the accompanying excitement has already reached a crescendo. In cases, worries are leading to cliffhangers. Many of the MP-hopefuls are on the tenterhooks, with the polls day approaching fast. But the general mood is one of...
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The financial sector's climate imperative
In the decade since the global financial crisis, mechanisms to boost the financial system's resilience have been widely discussed. But while some progress has been made, the largely piecemeal approach that has been pursued may yet prove inadequate to support long-term financial stability. And a waning bull market means that...
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No alternative to OSS in attracting investments
A senior minister has questioned the structure of the national steering committee for the ease of doing business reforms. He pointed out that there is no private sector representation in the committee. Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed lamented that while the country was talking about ease of doing business, there was...
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Reduced tax for API manufacturers
The government of Bangladesh recently declared a policy to encourage manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) in the country. At the moment, over 90 per cent API are imported from abroad. The APIs are used to produce drugs for the local market. National Board of Revenue (NBR) has formed a...
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Getting the best deal in air tickets
Airlines utilise aircrafts to supply air transport services to passengers and freight. International airlines try to ensure comfortable and safe flights and other services for each and every passenger. Most international air traffic is regulated by bilateral agreements between countries. These agreements designate specific carriers to operate on specific routes....
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