Damage internet breakdown did to tech sector
To have a complete picture of how much damage the five days' (between 18 and July 23) unforeseen internet shutdown has inflicted on the country's business and economy will, perhaps, take months, maybe years, to assess. But if taken into account the internet blackout's impact on the nation's fledgling tech...
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Can the wonder sweetener stevia replace sugar?
Perennially deficient in production and dependent on import of sugar, Bangladesh stands hardly any chance of overcoming this problem in the near future. The mismatch between sugarcane cultivation and the obsolete production facilities is best illustrated by the closure of six sugar mills out of 15 under the Bangladesh Sugar...
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Mindless honking
Bangladesh is perhaps one of the places in the world where vehicle warning devices like horns and sirens are used most indiscriminately. The overdose of honking on roads and in the surrounding areas takes not only a heavy toll on the auditory system but also on the psychological conditions of...
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Addressing the inflation crisis
Inflation has been a persistent challenge for several years, with no apparent end in sight. Recent reports indicate that overall inflation in the country has consistently remained above 9.0 per cent, significantly outpacing the income growth of average citizens.The high inflation rate is making life increasingly difficult for the common...
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Impact of AI on academia
In simple terms, Artificial intelligence (AI) is a computer system designed to interact with the world in a human-like manner. It analyses all the available information and then provides the answer that is most suitable and cohesive. AI has brought nothing short of an upheaval in the education sector. AI...
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