Revisiting Bd-US trade agreement
The commerce minister's recent remarks, made amid growing unease over the Bangladesh-United States trade agreement signed just days before the end of the interim government's tenure, offer a measure of reassurance to an anxious public. Seeking to dispel doubts about the rigidity of the deal, he emphasised that the agreement...
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Questionable evaluation of SSC exam scripts
Results of the first public examination, the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent that is, are traditionally published within two months after the completion of the exam. This year the results may be delayed. Many of the examiners who applied for evaluation of examination scripts are now reluctant to...
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Too many eggs in one basket
The export industry of Bangladesh has long stood on just one pillar - apparel. The sector has changed the country's economic landscape by providing employment to millions of people and has helped the country become the second largest apparel exporter worldwide. In fact, the apparel or readymade garments export sector...
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A nation under pressure
Bangladesh is going through a difficult period, as both internal challenges and global uncertainty are putting increasing pressure on the economy. International tensions, especially conflicts involving major powers such as the United States and Iran, are destabilising global markets. This, in turn, affects countries like Bangladesh on account of higher...
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Food adulteration: a silent killer
Food adulteration is becoming a very common problem in Bangladesh. Many dishonest sellers mix harmful chemicals in food to make more profit and to give it a fresh look for a longer time. Because of this, people are eating unsafe food almost every day without knowing it.This problem can be...
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