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Taming inflation more urgent now

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has apparently come up with more credible inflation data, but those are not helpful either for government or the hapless average consumer. And, while it is certainly welcome news to learn that the dollar crisis has eased lately and there is no problem to...

The wonderful world of financial journalism

Be it a political, social or even religious issue that attracts the headlines of the daily newspapers, money matters almost everywhere. People ultimately want to know how they can enhance their earnings and reduce the costs of living. Beyond their apparent interests in political development in the country, conflicts in...

Ensuring data reliability

The lack of reliable data has long been a major problem in Bangladesh that hindered the effort to accurately assess the demand and supply of various goods, evaluate macroeconomic performance and set evidence-based policies. For instance, according to the Department of Agriculture, 3.4 million tonnes of onions were produced in...

Use of glass in packaging pharmaceuticals

The use of glass in pharmaceutical packaging offers numerous benefits. First, glass is highly resistant to temperature changes, a crucial property for the pharmaceutical industry, where products often require specific temperatures to ensure stability and efficacy. This allows glass to help maintain the optimal temperature of the products it encases.Glass...

Ensuring safe workplace for women

While Bangladesh celebrates women's contributions to the economy, it is time to confront the persistent obstacles that undermine their safety and equality. Women make up around 60 per cent of the workforce in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, playing a vital role in the industry. Yet, they continue to face...