Prospect of green industrialisation
Speakers at a recent event underscored the urgent need for green industrialisation in Bangladesh to achieve sustainable development and attract foreign direct investment. The event, titled "More and Better Jobs for a Prosperous Bangladesh: Opportunities through Green Growth," served as a timely reminder that green industrialisation is not just an...
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Interim govt. should get enough time
A recent survey conducted by a research body under the Voice of America (VoA), a US-based international broadcasting agency, about the public's view concerning various issues including the time the incumbent interim government of Bangladesh should take to hold the next general election, a mixed response was received. According to...
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Why potato registers record price
People would have received the news with total disbelief had it not been in a country that has ceased to surprise them, shock them, overwhelm them so far as the market volatility is concerned. Yet the soaring of price to Tk80 a kilogram of potato is likely to prove too...
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Struggling banks must regain public trust
The recent liquidity support of Tk 2.65 billion extended to three struggling banks under the Bangladesh Bank's credit guarantee scheme brings to light the prolonged liquidity crisis in banking sector. While this initiative aims to stabilise cash flow issues, the recurring need for such interventions raises serious concerns about the...
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The next chapter for Bangladesh-US Relations
With Donald Trump returning to the White House in 2024, Bangladesh faces a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. As the US, China, and India continue to shape the global landscape, Bangladesh's strategic position will be influenced by the policies and interactions of these superpowers. Trump's approach, characterised by a tough...
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