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The news that Japan's business presence in Bangladesh would increase in the coming years is welcome from various perspectives. It came out after a meeting of the two countries' foreign ministers. At a time when Bangladesh's growth paradigm is being noticed and praised by international observers, such a positive vibe...

Tapping into China's apparel share?

It is fashionable for many in the country to contemplate on tapping into China's share in global apparel export. However, when we speak of taking a portion-a small one-from China's market share of apparel, how many of us try to figure out China's actual share in the global apparel market?...

Too concerned or attuned to ad hocism?

The whole country has been overwhelmed by the outbreak of dengue fever that has claimed at least 18 lives. About 25,000 people have so far been infected with the mosquito-borne disease but the social media posts suggest millions fear they might be bitten by the 'killer' aedes any time anywhere.This...

Late L/C payments are not helping economy

There is a regrettable practice that private or state banks do not release funds of the letter of credit (L/C) in due time. Businesspeople are hardly sure that they will be getting their payments from local banks in time and because of this, the banks are losing their reputation. Experience...

Tax on savings certificates to affect elderly

Imposition of tax at a rate of 5-10 per cent on profit of Sanchaya Patra or savings certificates (SCs) has shocked investors. They fear that their purchasing power will decline especially when prices of commodities and services they are buying are going up. These people, mainly elderly citizens, invested their...

Bangla movie business is dull

Eid is a good season for movie business but this time around we don't see much enthusiasm among distributors and theatre owners. Bangla movie industry cannot survive only on actor Shakib Khan's movies. The number of moviegoers has already declined sharply and none can blame them in view of the...