Inflation comes back to bite
Just when it seemed the worst of the inflationary storm might be passing, official data confirm that price pressures are rising again. After three consecutive months of moderate decline aided by strong agricultural output, inflation in Bangladesh has reversed course. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics reports that the point-to-point inflation...
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How dicey is the Trump tariff deal?
The announcement of a 20 per cent reciprocal tariff on all imports from Bangladesh by Donald Trump, the president of the United States (US), has brought a palpable sense of relief in Bangladesh. This announcement, made on July 31, set new reciprocal tariffs on 70 countries, including Bangladesh. The tariff...
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Save children from lead poisoning
Dhaka is adjudged one of the most polluted cities in the world in various international rankings. Due to high percentage of carbon compounds, lead and various particulate objects, air pollution in the city have reached such an alarming level that increasing number of people, especially children, are developing asthma and...
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Why the living wage matters?
The debate between minimum wage and living wage is more than just an economic issue; it's a matter of basic human dignity. While the minimum wage sets a legal floor for earnings, it often falls short of covering the real cost of living, especially in cities where housing, food, and...
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Labubu craze and hyper consumerism
By now, almost all of us have heard about "Labubu" or at least have seen the mischievous elf-like monster toy with pointed ears and a distinctive smile hanging on someone's bag or on social media. It is not just a toy - which wouldn't even impress kids - but a...
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