Creating expert negotiators for future trade deals
The challenges Bangladesh will face in the post-LDC-graduation phase, makes it incumbent on this country to have a pool of expert negotiators capable of dealing with the complexities of the emerging new world of trade and commerce. So, it is an imperative that the government promote the development of such...
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Services sector in need of comprehensive stocktaking
Among the different sectors of the economy, the services sector stands out as one of the least understood and least documented areas. Despite being a major contributor to the GDP, the sector has long remained a grey area where reliable information and systematic data are conspicuously absent. Unlike manufacturing or...
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Poor treatment facilities in rural areas
Healthcare facilities in rural areas remain inadequate, forcing patients to travel long distances to hospitals in cities. Every day, numerous patients from various districts come to Dhaka seeking treatment, as quality doctors and advanced diagnostic services are hardly available locally. Unfortunately, the situation is worsened by the attitude of some...
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A wake-up call for future workforce
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are rapidly transforming industries worldwide, from manufacturing and healthcare to finance and logistics. While developed nations are investing heavily in reskilling and upskilling their workforce, Bangladesh has yet to fully confront the looming impact of this technological revolution. The window to act is narrow, and...
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