BD's move to join trade blocs
Rising protectionism and tariff wars among the world's leading economies in recent years have put the case for multilateralism at a disadvantage. Encouraging local manufacturing by reducing reliance on imported goods or the so-called policy of import substitution might now gain a stronger ground. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. No...
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Adani Power and high cost of its electricity
The cost of keeping the lights on in Bangladesh is drawing ever more intense scrutiny, especially over electricity imported under the agreement with Adani Power. In early May, Adani Power's Chief Financial Officer Dilip Jha disclosed that Bangladesh owes approximately $0.9 billion for electricity supplied from the 1,600?MW Godda Plant...
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Why not announce budget before noon?
For the first time after 17 years, the annual national budget will not be placed in national parliament. Instead, the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) will be announced by Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, the finance adviser of the Yunus-led interim government, via television broadcast. The last time such a...
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Courier services must improve
The use of courier services across the country has increased significantly in recent years, driven by the rise of online shopping, inter-district product delivery and the exchange of official documents. From e-commerce platforms to remote job applications, countless individuals and businesses now rely on these services for the smooth flow...
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Heap of garbage by the roadside
The Motijheel area, in the heart of the capital city, has been suffering due to the improper disposal of waste following drain-cleaning activities. Pedestrians are currently facing significant difficulty walking along the side roads, especially the footpaths. The local environment has been severely affected by this negligence.Waste has been left...
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