Jute: Turning crisis into opportunity
The illogical ban on export of jute and jute goods from Bangladesh to India through land ports has dealt a severe blow not only to the jute industry but also to the cultivation of this cash crop. Only one option has been left open for millers and exporters of finished...
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Why central bank independence matters
In a landmark step toward central bank independence, the interim government has reportedly drafted the 'Bangladesh Bank Order, 2025', aiming to elevate the central bank to the status of a constitutional body. Currently, the central bank operates as a 'body corporate' under the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972, and is meant...
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Rise of AI: opportunities and risks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly evolved from science fiction to a useful tool in our daily life. AI is spearheading a technology transformation that presents both great potential and significant concerns, ranging from smartphones and smart homes to healthcare and transportation.Efficiency gains are among AI's most important advantages. With the...
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Need for prudent trade negotiation with US
The time extension granted for the implementation of the new US tariff on Bangladeshi products expired on 9 July 2025. Immediately after the deadline, President Trump reinstated a revised 35 percent duty on Bangladeshi imports, set to take effect from 1 August 2025.This move has already begun to seriously impact...
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