Strengthening startup ecosystem
With the establishment of the country's first mobile financial service styled bkash in the 2010s, the startup revolution actually began in Bangladesh. Gradually more startups emerged with their various services in the sectors including fintech, retail, logistics, software, edtech, traveltech, e-commerce, you name it and created their space in the...
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Unlocking potential of blue economy
The settlement of maritime disputes with Myanmar and India way back in 2013 and 2014, though remarkable for Bangladesh with the establishment of its right to sea resources in the hugely expanded maritime zones, is yet to see any noticeable progress in setting out a work plan in that direction....
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Democracy, fair polls and economic growth
Election and democracy are mainly political issues. In Bangladesh those, however, often become relevant to socio-economic development, particularly when they accelerate or hinder economic growth process. The prospect of peace, stability and economic growth in the context of the upcoming elections needs to be viewed from this perspective.So far as...
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Sufferings of floating people during winter
Winter arrives in nature right after the autumn, with the northern chilly wind blowing brutally accompanied with thick fog that prevents sunrays from reaching us. Sometimes the fogs are so dense that the grasses are drenched with it. At this time, the hustle and bustle of making pitha-puli with date...
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Use of quality tyres in vehicles
Good tyres are essential for safe driving. Various accidents occur due to low-quality tyres. All vehicle owners should use good quality tyres to avoid accidents. Several people were injured and killed due to tyre-related accident. In Bangladesh, at least 8,543 people were killed and 12,608 others were injured in 6,359...
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