MDCF-2: A breakthrough in fight against child malnutrition
It is heartening that a food supplement for undernourished children, developed by the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) in collaboration with Washington University in St. Louis, has been recognised by the Time magazine in its prestigious "Best Inventions of 2025" list under the Social Impact category. Severe...
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How reliable are methods of measuring poverty?
Poverty has occupied the central stage of development thinking. In fact, development is about improvement in the income level and basic living standards of the common people. It should focus first and foremost on addressing poverty among the masses. It is because of this, the World Bank (WB), the main...
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Child marriage and sexual violence against girls
Much as the nation strives to bring an end to child marriage, the unlawful matrimony continues in this country. The consequences of such premature marriage for underage girls with adult youths or men are devastating. It is the brides who pay the heaviest price. The girls given off to such...
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HR management in the age of AI
The working environment is more dynamic than ever, and the main focus of that change is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Automated recruitment tools, performance analytics powered by AI and many other sophisticated technologies are slowly replacing manual HRM processes in organisations. However, does this imply that AI will become an all-encompassing...
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What about women's mental peace?
Discussions about women's safety are endless, yet one crucial aspect remains overlooked: women's mental peace. In Bangladesh, a girl grows up surrounded by countless 'don'ts'-"Don't go out alone," "Be careful what you wear"-which become invisible chains limiting her freedom. Constant exposure to news of violence and personal experiences of harassment...
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