Implementing new pay scale for public servants
There is no question that workers' pay hike or demand for it is part of the job culture. But such a hike is always based on the increase in the earnings of the organisation concerned. In the case of the government, it is from the revenue earnings that demands for...
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Reviewing FDI policies for a stronger apparel value chain
The question of whether Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector is ultimately beneficial remains unresolved. Industry stakeholders and policymakers have yet to provide a definitive stance. There are foreign collaborations, but not in the form of large-scale FDI. However, the government's efforts to attract FDI in...
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Women's education and employment
Women's education and employment are among the most vital and widely discussed topics of this century. Bangladesh is not outside this trend. However, there is a significant gap between the percentage of women who receive education and the percentage who participate in employment in the country.In Bangladesh, the rate of...
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Gold prices and waning confidence in Taka
Record-high global gold prices not sparing Bangladesh signal a decline in public confidence in the taka, reflecting more than just international market volatility. As inflation erodes savings and the dollar strengthens, many small and large investors are turning to gold as a safe store of value. Investing in gold is...
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