Opting for realistic budget targets
As the countdown to the national budget announcement begins, expectations for a realistic and targeted approach from the interim government rather than ambitious, sweeping promises would not be misplaced. Such a pragmatic stance is necessary, given the diverse and pressing challenges confronting the economy at this critical juncture. Broadly, trade...
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Economic indicators are far from bright
Some of the vital economic indicators that have come to light of late are far from encouraging. The country's gross domestic product (GDP) has been projected to grow at 3.97 per cent by the end of this fiscal year. This is the slowest growth in the past 34 years excluding...
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Underfunding cripples public health sector
Health facilities are the places where the two most important events of life for a large number of humans - birth and death - take place. In today's world parents want their babies are born in a hospital, not at home, to avoid childbirth complications that might risk the life...
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Rawhide exports vs global value addition
As Eid-ul-Adha approaches, Bangladesh's leather sector finds itself at a critical juncture. The government's recent decision to temporarily lift the ban on raw leather exports primarily to support the underprivileged class which relies on rawhide collection during Eid, has once again revived a longstanding debate. The debate is, if exporting...
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Strategic minds: AI or Human?
In the age of rapid technological advancement, the debate over whether strategic thinking is better suited to artificial intelligence or the human mind is more relevant than ever. AI has made impressive strides in fields such as data analysis, game theory, and forecasting, often outperforming humans in precision and speed.However,...
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