How CEOs view country's economic prospects
The cautious optimism expressed by company chief executive officers (CEOs) across a broad spectrum of business and industries highlights both positive developments and the uncertainty about the required pace of technological transformation for the future. A survey, in fact the 29th edition of CEO Survey, carried out by the PricewaterhouseCoopers...
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Turkey-BD strategic partnership: Opportunities and challenges
The recent visit of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Dhaka may, in hindsight, be remembered as more than a routine diplomatic engagement. It signalled a growing convergence between two countries that increasingly view each other as strategic partners rather than merely friendly states connected by historical goodwill and shared...
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Keeping track of road tragedy victims
That a considerable number of Eid travellers would die and get hurt during their journey home in the districts, upazilas and villages and back is normal and as such accepted by all in Bangladesh society. And the media routinely publishes reports on the major accidents, which obviously include fatalities. Few...
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Pre-finance support to accelerate industrial recovery
To support closed and partially closed manufacturing enterprises, as well as other service-sector firms, Bangladesh Bank has announced a Tk 200 billion pre-finance scheme to provide working capital and help these entities operate smoothly. The fund will be revolving in nature and will have a tenure of three years. As...
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Vulgar lyrics poisoning young minds
Music is one of the most powerful cultural tools in any society. It entertains, educates, preserves heritage and often reflects collective emotions. Yet, when music normalises vulgar language and degrading expressions, especially in public spaces, it stops being harmless entertainment and begins to shape behaviour, most alarmingly, the behaviour of...
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