Withdrawal of NBR strike: What next?
The withdrawal of the National Board of Revenue's shutdown programme has been greeted with a sigh of relief by all concerned, particularly the business community. It was businesses which suffered the most due to the two days' stoppage of export-import activities at all land and sea ports of the country....
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Enforced disappearances: Justice must be done
The darkest chapters in a nation's history are often written not by foreign enemies but by its own ruling forces. In Bangladesh, the scourge of enforced disappearances under the previous Awami League regime has emerged as one such shameful chapter -- a terrifying manifestation of state-sponsored violence, abuse of power,...
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Untapped potential of mango
Our very familiar and favourite summer fruit, mango, has been put in a new light by highlighting its health benefits in recent media reports. People of this part of the world have been cultivating this fruit for at least 4,000 years. So, the people of Bangladesh hardly need to be...
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The death of deep reading
In recent years, our lives have been significantly dominated by social media scrolls and 10 - 15-second videos. Our attention spans are shrinking every day, and with them, our ability to engage with thoughtful, long-form content. Instead of books or articles, we are now consuming information in bite-sized, flashy formats...
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AI-driven shift in e-commerce and consumer behaviour
In today's rapidly evolving digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how digital-first brands engage with consumers and optimise their operations. These primarily online businesses are uniquely positioned to harness AI tools that analyse consumer behaviour and drive strategic outcomes with precision.AI-powered personalisation has become a cornerstone of digital commerce....
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