The proposed expansion of operation by the Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institution (BSTI) at the upazila level should be considered a welcome development. Currently, its range and scope are stretched down to the level of six administrative divisions out of eight. So the standardisation body will have to go to...
Read moreAlthough Bangladesh has made some headway lately in improving its investment climate, it seems to be stuck in a quagmire in the area of business competitiveness. According to the latest Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2019 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Bangladesh's ranking has slipped from 103 last year...
Read moreMany challenges are still posing problems for Bangladesh in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were set by the United Nations. Hunger, malnutrition, persistent poverty, limited economic opportunities and environmental degradation in rural areas are the problems that retard the progress of the goals.The country's main objective is to...
Read moreA littoral country of the Indian Ocean region, Bangladesh has an excellent source of marine resources. It is one of the world's wealthiest ecosystems with high productivity of the Bay of Bengal. The country has a high potential for exploiting marine resources through sustainable management of the Bay to the...
Read moreNon-fatal accidents may often lead to severe injuries but first-aid treatment is an instant temporary solution to many unavoidable circumstances in minor accidents. Since we are still a developing nation, it is important to make people aware of healthcare solutions, especially first-aid required anywhere any time. Knowledge of first-aid helps...
Read moreHow far insurance can cover risks of valuables and properties is not well known to us still. People need to know that general insurance guarantees compensation against various risks. One may wonder why certain amount would be paid as premium. But in case of loss caused by any kind of...
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