Need for a unified agro-processing regulatory body
That Bangladesh's agro-processing industry remains mired in layers of regulatory hurdles is no secret. The sector, despite its immense potential to drive export growth, rural employment, and value addition to agricultural produce, continues to struggle with a host of compliance challenges. Exporters must navigate a maze of stringent and often...
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LDC graduation no guarantee for socio-economic justice
Bangladesh's graduation from its least developed country (LDC) status to a developing nation has become highly contentious. While the interim government is in favour of maintaining the timeline for the graduation scheduled for November, 2026, the private sector opposes such a move arguing that the country is ill prepared to...
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Empathy missing from healthcare
Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis fly abroad every year not for leisure or business, but for treatment. From India to Thailand or Singapore or even the United States, hospitals have become familiar destinations for Bangladeshi patients seeking quality healthcare. For the affluent, a check-up or surgery in Thailand or Singapore...
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Adulteration of baby food
Babies are the future of our nation and their proper care must be a priority. A crucial part of this care is ensuring they consume healthy foods. Today, however, unhealthy baby foods-such as formula with additives, chips, chocolates, juices and other sugary or processed items-are everywhere, attracting children's attention and...
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Import stagnation threatens industrial growth
The overall import flow in Bangladesh in 2025 has remained largely stagnant compared to 2024. In figures, it is approximately 12 per cent lower than the previous year. The burden of LC settlement has not been significantly heavy either. This sluggishness has contributed to weak revenue growth in the industrial...
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