Domestic factors undermining price stability
The latest Bangladesh Bank analysis of inflation may explain why a stable exchange rate has largely failed to translate into lower consumer prices and why a tight monetary policy has so far failed to bring inflation rate down to the desired level. The central bank's analysis reveals that the country's...
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Development damaging Nature, defying law
Already ranked ninth globally for climate disaster risk, according to the World Risk Index 2023, Bangladesh, so far, seems to have resigned itself to its fate. Worse, it has been doing everything to make matters worse often in the name of development work. So, one is not surprised when, according...
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No music & sports teachers for primary schools!
The planned appointment of music and sports teachers to government primary schools has been cancelled. This decision has invited protests from different cultural organisations, educators, child rights activists and students of a number of universities. Apparently, the interim government has backed out of its earlier decision under pressure from some...
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Rise in digital economy
Bangladesh is witnessing remarkable growth and transformation in the digital sector, with its youth emerging as the stars of startups and online ventures. From e-commerce and freelancing to social commerce, digital entrepreneurship is becoming a powerful force shaping the nation's economy. Millions of young people are now engaged in online...
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Separate commission for faculty selection
Much has been deliberated about and documented on the recruitment process of faculty members at our public universities. However, no substantive reforms have yet materialised in this area. Bangladesh boasts over 55 public universities, with approximately 16,000 dedicated educators engaged in imparting knowledge to an array of students. These universities...
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