AI for an efficient supply chain
In the realm of modern agricultural management, the role of a robust and efficiently managed supply chain in maintaining price stability cannot be overstated. From ensuring the timely movement of goods to prevent hoarding and market manipulation, an effective supply chain serves as the backbone of a well-functioning market. As...
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Can next budget meet enormous challenges?
A nation's budget for a particular financial year involves the government's comprehensive financial plan outlining its expected revenues and proposed expenditures for the next 12-month accounting period. Actually, the budget reflects the government's economic policies. From the outlines of the proposed budget as provided by the government and discussed by...
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Avoidable tragedies at ferry points
Yet another bus plunged into the river Padma at the time of getting on board a ferry on Thursday. This follows a similar accident in which 26 passengers lost their lives on March 25 last. There is no casualty this time. But this cannot be called luck. Rather it is...
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When football rivalry turns violent
Football is more than just a game; for many supporters, it is an emotion. Whenever the FIFA World Cup begins, excitement sweeps across Bangladesh. Young people, children, and even the elderly become deeply engaged in the tournament. Most football fans in the country are divided into two camps: supporters of...
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Unplanned urbanisation
Bangladesh's agricultural land is rapidly declining, threatening national food security. Fertile fields are being sold to housing developers, filled for roads, or diverted for industrial projects. Government data show that around 70,000 hectares of arable land are lost to non-agricultural use each year, about 219 hectares daily. Experts warn that...
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