Boosting farm produce export
Despite repeated emphasis on increasing farm produce exports as a means of diversifying the country's export basket, significant progress remains elusive. While there have been occasional surges, the sector continues to fall short of realising its full potential. Currently, farm produce exports contribute only US$1.0 billion, accounting for a mere...
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Growth to remain sluggish for a while
Bangladesh's economy is likely to witness another year of low growth and high inflation, thanks to the revolutionary change in the political arena half a year ago. The student-led mass uprising, which forced the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina to fall on August 5 last year, led to a critical...
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Judicial reform urgent for timely justice
The judiciary has a crucial role to play in delivering justice, preventing the violation of human rights and holding accountable violators of the rule of law. In Bangladesh, however, dispensation of justice in a timely manner has become near to impossible because of the accumulation of about 4.51 million pending...
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Can Bangladesh build a green economy?
As Bangladesh continues on its path of economic development, a fundamental question remains: how can sustainability be achieved in the process? The transition to greener economic models is not just an option but a necessity, as climate change poses significant threats to our world. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events,...
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Youth awareness in politics essential
Since the onset of the "July Revolution," young people across the country have become increasingly conscious of politics. They are thinking critically about governance and the welfare of the state, with a strong intent to bring positive change to the country's political culture. Under the previous regime, the people lost...
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