Lead poisoning threatens public health
The UNICEF and other international bodies concerned about public health hazards caused by lead poisoning estimate that 800 million children globally have blood lead levels at above 5.0 microgram per decilitre. Worryingly, there is no safe level of lead in blood. So, the only way to avoid the danger of...
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What is the purpose of bank merger?
Hollywood is famous for making thrilling bank heist movies, several of which have earned a place among the best ever made. However, the real-life bank heists that have taken place in Bangladesh are just as astonishing, if not more. Over the past 15 years, hundreds of billions of taka have...
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Threats to small and weak countries
Three months ago, Yuval Noah Harari, a famous historian and writer, wrote a piece in the Financial Times (FT) describing Donald Trump's global vision. Harari pointed out that the president of the United States believed in the 'might is right' policy. He added that in the Trumpian vision, the weak...
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Tapping the full potential of freelancing
Freelancing has gained significant popularity around the world, and Bangladesh is no exception. Approximately, 1.57 billion people, or 46.7 per cent of the global labour force, are freelancers, contributing to a market valued at $3.39 trillion, with approximately 1.0 million freelancers hailing from Bangladesh. Despite this, Bangladesh has yet to...
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End the culture of cheating consumers
Consumer rights are not a luxury; it is a necessity for a fair and ethical economy. Yet in Bangladesh, the sad reality is that consumer fraud has become a routine practice. From food adulteration, underweight goods, false advertising, to substandard services across sectors, cheating the consumer has turned into a...
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