Urgency of listing SOEs on stock market
Listing profitable state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and multinational companies (MNCs) on the stock market can bring multifarious benefits provided that the job is done in a substantive and meaningful way. First of all, it can remedy the lack of market depth, even if partially, as the market has become stagnant due...
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Food price, inflation defy reason
Inflation rate in Bangladesh, which was 8.55 per cent in July, marked a 0.07 percentage point increase from that of June. However, the government in its budget for FY2025-26 expressed the hope that the inflation rate could be brought down to 6.5 per cent sometime in FY26. Whatever the future...
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Decentralisation and standardisation of school education
When all roads lead to one destination, the consequent rush is unavoidable. In Dhaka, usually the commercial or administrative hubs are located at a stone's throw distance. Then the stadiums too are destinations of sport-enthusiastic fans, particularly on mega sports events. But one area of city life's regular rush that...
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Generation Alpha: Highly sensitive
Generation Alpha, born roughly between 2012 and 2025, represents today's youngest children. Though aged 10-13, many display behaviors that feel inconsistent with their age - alternating between confidence and deep insecurity, often labelled as "overly sensitive."Several factors contribute to this heightened sensitivity. From birth, they are exposed to digital devices,...
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When politics threatens merit
Bangladesh is on the brink of a technological revolution. From infrastructure to energy and digital innovation, engineers will play a decisive role in shaping this future. Yet, a troubling divide threatens the integrity of the profession - the politicisation of engineering roles.Traditionally, B.Sc. engineers, trained through a rigorous and selective...
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