Overcoming economic malaises
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a local think tank, has pinpointed the weaknesses of the country's economy and also recommended various measures to overcome those. In fact, the very title of the paper, "State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2025-26" amply clarifies the objectives of the briefing organised by...
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Protecting the deep-sea ecosystem of the Bay
The deep sea is often imagined as distant, dark and detached from everyday life. In reality, it is one of the planet's most vital ecological frontiers -- and in the Bay of Bengal it is now under serious threat. Bangladesh's deep-sea ecosystem, once resilient and largely unexplored, is showing unmistakable...
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BD in troubled waters of tomorrow
As is the usual practice every year, economists and experts on business trends locally and globally have been making their projections and predictions about how the country's as well as the world's economy will fare in the coming year (s). So far as Bangladesh's economy is concerned, much cannot be...
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Toxic positivity
"How are you?" To this simple question, most people instinctively reply, "I'm fine." In reality, many are not. Nor is it possible to be fine all the time. Yet society, social media and the modern "motivational" culture often suggest that sadness, fear or frustration are signs of weakness. This forced...
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Teen investors - a bold step
The rise of teen investors is one of the most fascinating financial trends of recent years. With the help of mobile apps, social media, and online tutorials, teenagers are entering the world of investing earlier than ever before.While some see this as a risky move, it can also be viewed...
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