Raw hide procurement in disarray
Raw hide trade, following the Eid-ul-Azha, is facing serious disruptions, sending distress signals not only to those directly engaged in the business but also to the leather industry as a whole. Seasonal traders, who collect raw hides from across the country during the Eid season, are finding it increasingly difficult...
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Potential of climate-smart agriculture in southern Bangladesh
Increasingly frequent cyclones, saline water intrusion, prolonged waterlogging, erratic rainfall, and rising sea levels are drastically altering the agricultural landscape in southern Bangladesh. Smarting under the adverse impact of climate change, the vulnerable coastal regions of southern Bangladesh comprising Khulna, Barishal, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Patuakhali, and parts of Chattogram are likely...
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Where is the end to breach of law?
Videos on army personnel conducting drives against errant bike riders and drivers in capital Dhaka have been a popular item on YouTube. The videos have exposed a bitter truth about law abidance in Bangladesh society. If anyone minutely watches the videos, they will understand the extent of Bangladeshi people's lack...
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AI's revolution, keep humanity connected
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the global economy-redefining industries, reshaping labour markets, and creating new opportunities at an unprecedented scale. Yet, as we race toward an AI-driven future, it is vital that we do not lose sight of the human connections that underpin economic prosperity.Around the world, millions of workers...
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Heatwaves hurting small businesses
In recent years, Bangladesh has seen a worrying rise in extreme weather, with heatwaves posing a serious threat to the economy-especially for small businesses. While climate change is often viewed as an environmental problem, its economic effects are now strongly felt at the local level. Small and micro enterprises (SMEs),...
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