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Saving cost, using local talent for project work

With the reopening of the Mirpur-10 and Kazipara metro rail stations within months after it was vandalised by miscreants during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement supported by the masses, the interim government has proved wrong the deposed Hasina government's suggestion that the repair work of the damaged metro rail stations would...

The problem of jobless growth

The World Bank's latest contentions as advanced in its Bangladesh Development Update will leave economists much to ponder upon. How the stellar progress of the economy in terms of GDP growth was accomplished without a corresponding increase in urban jobs, and where informal jobs accounted for about 84.9 per cent...

Commuters' 'love affairs' with metro rail ticket!

It is an intriguing piece of news, no doubt. Dhaka Metro rail passengers have taken around 200,000 single-journey tickets with them instead of returning them after their rides. As a result, the operating company is facing difficulties in issuing tickets to commuters. The single-journey ticket is issued from any station...

Benefits of sustainable living

Is sustainable living just about saving our planet? It can also be about saving our wallets. Making small, thoughtful changes in our daily lives can yield significant benefits. Here are some ways to become Nature's warriors while building extra savings.With the availability of numerous payment apps, going cashless has never...

Fighting inflation

High inflation rate over the two and half years has diminished the purchasing power of people, causing financial strain and lowering living standards. In Bangladesh, rapidly growing inflation has led to soaring prices while incomes have not kept pace. Particularly, low-income individuals are struggling to meet living costs with their...