Law to ensure data security, privacy of citizens
In this data-driven digital age, the challenge of safeguarding personal information from unauthorized access and use is daunting. Reports of data breach leading to loss of sensitive data on financial transactions, medical history, biometric information, to name but a few, abound. Against this backdrop of various digital challenges to the...
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Unlocking the stalled potential of CMSMEs
Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs) are often described as the backbone of Bangladesh's economy. They account for nearly 85 per cent of the country's industrial base, employ around 11.8 million people and contribute close to 28 per cent of GDP. Yet, despite their importance, CMSMEs remain far from...
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Will the merger heal ailing banks?
The state of the banking sector in Bangladesh is not good. This is not a topic for gossip in tea stalls; rather, it is a serious issue that requires research to understand how the economy has been gradually weakening due to non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector. Therefore, it...
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Women and land rights
Land in Bangladesh is more than just property - it represents social status, economic autonomy and a pathway out of poverty. Yet, women remain largely absent from the country's land registers. Recent reports show that few women are landowners, leaving them financially vulnerable, dependent and often excluded from agricultural decision-making.Although...
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