Another edible oil price hike may be the last straw
The prices of edible oils, which are among the major essential commodities, hardly need any cogent reason to rise in the kitchen market. Their prices have already been edging up ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. The per litre prices of especially unbottled soybean and palm oils have seen a rise in the...
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Emerging tech powerhouses and the message they send globally
As the global technology landscape evolves, innovation is no longer confined to traditional strongholds such as Silicon Valley, London, or Berlin. A wave of decentralisation is reshaping the map of technological progress. Cities once considered peripheral are now building dynamic ecosystems of their own, attracting startups, entrepreneurs, and investors. This...
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Impact of war on apparel industry
Iran, the United States and Israel are not getting along. This is creating a lot of uncertainty for the whole global economy. Even though Bangladesh does not have a stake in these conflicts the apparel industry in Bangladesh is very vulnerable to the indirect consequences of these geopolitical fights and...
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Save Kumar River from encroachment
The Kumar River, which flows beside West Abdalpur village under IB Thana in Kushtia, is currently facing a serious threat due to ongoing illegal encroachment. Over time, sections of both riverbanks have been occupied by individuals who have built houses, initiated farming activities, and even established brick kilns. These unplanned...
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