No letup in market manipulation
As the saying goes, old habits die hard. This is particularly true for market manipulators in Bangladesh. They are once again playing their old nasty trick of creating artificial crisis to drive up prices, and this time, their target is soybean oil. It has been reported that citing price hikes...
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Sinister business ploy to raise edible oil price
The edible oil market has again turned dicey and volatile. Now the consumers are once again facing an artificial crisis of edible oils, especially soybean and palm oils, in the retail market. Without prior warning from the dealers, the indispensable kitchen items have virtually vanished from the market. The next...
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Anatomy of Rolls Royce import
The news that eight Rolls Royce cars have arrived in the country for the first time following formal commercial import procedures over the past six months may cause some unease as an immediate reaction. But the unsettling feeling may get somewhat quieted when it is known that a certain type...
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Role of Six Sigma in business
Six Sigma is a set of methodologies and tools for improving business processes by reducing defects, waste, and various types of errors. Minimising variation increases quality and efficiency, leading to higher customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. By using Six Sigma, a business can foster growth and gain a competitive advantage...
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Concerns over NPLs and possible solutions
The banking sector plays a vital role in the economic framework of Bangladesh. However, one of the sector's most pressing challenges in recent times is the rising rate of non-performing loans (NPLs). According to the latest statistics from Bangladesh Bank, as of September 2024, the amount of NPLs in the...
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