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Can downward inflation curve be sustained?

Rising prices of food, energy and commodity coupled with depreciation of Bangladesh Taka (BDT) against US Dollar (USD) contributed to higher inflation throughout last year (2024) with the rate reaching a 12-year high in July at 11.7 per cent. The major driver of this high inflation was food inflation which...

Extrajudicial killings must not return

With the overthrow of the Awami League regime, courtesy of the July-August uprising, people started believing that their life or death would no longer be decided by some petty security personnel as was very frequently done during the past one and a half decades. But contrary to their expectations, they...

Journalists' bodies need better records

Like many other professionals, journalists also used to set up associations to unite and protect their professional interests. As freedom of association is a constitutional right in Bangladesh, there is nothing wrong with it. However, the nature and features of the associations varied and differed from one another. Associations related...

Vertical gardening: The green start-up

As cities expand and farmland diminishes, vertical gardening emerges as a revolutionary solution to modern agricultural challenges. This innovative method of urban farming transforms unused vertical spaces into lush, productive gardens, enabling cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and herbs in areas where traditional farming is impractical.Vertical gardening start-ups are at the...

Looming energy crisis

Bangladesh is facing a severe energy crisis, primarily due to its heavy reliance on imported coal, gas, and oil. Shortages of these resources have led to frequent power cuts and load shedding, disrupting daily life and industrial operations. Rising global prices, exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have further intensified the...

Why tax reforms can't wait

Bangladesh is dealing with severe economic issues, such as growing inflation, budget deficits, and falling foreign reserves. These issues highlight the country's urgent need for substantial tax reforms. Approximately 2.0 per cent of the citizens pay income tax, and widespread tax evasion makes it difficult for the government to collect...