Looming threat from reciprocal tariff
There has been heightened concern the world over about Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff ever since the radical policy on import duty was unveiled in April last. The 90-day tariff pause he announced following stock market crashes was precisely meant to secure 90 trade deals in those 90 days but he...
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Understanding what youths want
There is apparently a broad agreement in the country that some of the most insurmountable obstacles to good governance are corruption, political nepotism and cronyism, and deteriorating law and order. This is what the citizen realise in everyday life and feels terribly frustrated about. A recent survey on youths has...
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Addressing trade imbalance
The growing trade imbalance of Bangladesh has become a serious economic concern. The widening gap between imports and exports poses long-term risks to the stability and sustainability of our national economy.A major driver of this imbalance is the country's heavy reliance on imported raw materials, energy, and industrial goods, resulting...
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Record remittance - what about remitters' interests?
Bangladesh has concluded the fiscal year 2024-25 with a record-breaking remittance inflow of $30.33 billion, the highest in the country's history. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the enduring contributions of millions of Bangladeshi migrant workers abroad who strengthen our economy with their hard-earned income.According to Bangladesh Bank, remittance...
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