Autonomy for BB
If everything goes according to the plan, the Bangladesh Bank (BB)---the country's monetary authority, is all set to emerge as an autonomous financial institute. To make this happen, as incumbent governor of the central bank Dr Ahsan H Mansur discloses in an interview with the FE, the process of bringing...
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CETP crisis chokes leather industry's growth
The world is more environmentally conscious than ever, as the threats of environmental degradation and water pollution become increasingly evident. Fashion, being one of the most polluting industries on the planet, can no longer evade its responsibility. There is a growing international pressure for the industry to acknowledge its effect...
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Upholding patriotism in our hearts
The country is currently passing through one of its most critical moments since the interim government assumed responsibility following the mass uprising of July 2024 and the fall of the Hasina regime on 5 August 2024.A nation does not govern itself automatically; it requires leadership rooted in team spirit across...
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Protecting infant industries
In the journey towards becoming a developed nation, Bangladesh must not overlook the critical need to protect its infant industries-those emerging sectors still too young to compete with established international players.While Bangladesh has made commendable economic progress, particularly through its ready-made garments (RMG) sector, it remains at a crossroads. The...
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