Irrational rice price hike and govt's role
True to their unholy alliance for market manipulation, the business syndicate of the staple has managed to maintain a soaring artificial price line for long. This is best exemplified by the fact that at a time when the average rice price in international market is 24.6 per cent lower than...
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Yunus-Modi meeting: Rebooting Indo-Bangla ties
The relationship between Bangladesh and India, once celebrated as a 'model of regional cooperation', has faced significant turbulence since the political upheaval in Dhaka last year. The ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2023, marked the beginning of a downward spiral in bilateral ties. A series...
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Dhaka's lost lungs
Dhaka along with 14 other districts of Bangladesh has been experiencing a mild to moderate heatwave, said the Met office. Increase in frequency, intensity and duration of the heatwaves is now the new normal. Of course, ultimately, climate change is to blame for this situation. But can we really wash...
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Training new investors in stock market
Bangladesh's economy is evolving, yet financial literacy remains alarmingly low, particularly in stock market investments. The way the economy is heading, it seems likely that in 10-15 years, there may not be a single retail investor left in the market. With widespread rumors and misinformation surrounding the stock market, how...
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Transforming healthcare with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionises healthcare by offering innovative solutions to long-standing challenges. AI-driven diagnostic tools can accurately analyse medical data, enabling early detection of diseases such as cancer, heart conditions, and neurological disorders. Machine learning algorithms help predict patient outcomes and recommend personalised treatment plans, improving recovery rates and reducing...
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