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Troubled FBL: Puzzling rescue operation

Four state-owned banks, one investment institution and a fourth-generation private commercial bank are now engaged in a puzzling exercise, courtesy of the government. What the public sector entities have been doing in the name of saving the troubled private sector bank, namely, the Farmers Bank Limited (FBL), has given rise...

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Economy: Turning around is not easy

Turning any economy from a position of extreme poverty to that of a growing economy is not easy, especially if that economy is a small one and remains isolated from the main stream economies of the world. Some small economies did good by remaining tied to the bigger economies both...

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Rich-poor gap must be reduced

This is really perplexing that Bangladesh has topped the list of countries that saw the quickest growth in the number of ultra-wealthy people between 2012 and 2017.New York-based research firm Wealth-X, in its new report says the number of ultra-high net-worth (UHNW) individuals in Bangladesh rose by 17.3 per cent...

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Ultra-high net-worth people can help the economy

According to 'The World Ultra Wealth Report 2018' by New York-based research firm Wealth X, Bangladesh ranks number 1 in the list of countries that experienced the fastest growth in number of ultra-wealthy people. The number of ultra-high net-worth (UHNW) individuals in Bangladesh has risen by 17.3 per cent between...

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Pathao has made a positive difference

Pathao has brought a positive change in the city's communication system by reducing pressure on existing number of public transports available to the commuters. Now anyone, who has the Pathao app downloaded on his or her phone, can easily call a Pathao motorcycle through his or her smartphone. During tailbacks,...

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Solutions for obesity problem in city

Obesity creates a negative impact on a person's life in more ways than one. Moderate obesity dramatically increases the risk of diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. This is why healthcare experts constantly recommend regular workout for people. Only 20 minutes of exercise like fast walking daily is enough to ensure...

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