Dealing with unpredictable rice market
Rice prices in Bangladesh markets do not seem to follow the laws of supply and demand, the fundamental principles of economics. Reports published in this paper on the basis of information from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) and the city's kitchen markets, the prices of this basic staple of...
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Facing an uphill battle over Trump tariffs
In the light of the latest US tariff salvo on Bangladesh exports, questions are being raised over what Bangladesh can realistically offer to lower the steep duties imposed by the Trump administration. Although US officials have said that negotiation channels remain open for discussions on reciprocal tariff parity, prospects of...
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Redefining workplaces
The COVID-19 pandemic redefined the traditional workplace across the globe, turning remote work from a flexible option into an operational necessity. In Bangladesh, the corporate sector is gradually coming to terms with this cultural shift, even as many international organisations have already adopted hybrid or flexible work models as a...
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Stop deadly race on roads
The roads of Bangladesh are increasingly turning into stages of tragedy. Reckless speeding, dangerous overtaking, and blatant disregard for traffic rules have transformed our highways into death traps. What was once a rush to reach destinations has now become a perilous race with devastating consequences.Every day, we witness innocent lives...
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