Modernising livestock – lessons from Brazil
A recent report dispatched by a reporter of The Financial Express from Brazil highlights how the South American country's remarkable transformation from a traditional ranching nation into a global agricultural titan offers a blueprint for modernising Bangladesh's livestock sector. As the report notes, by the end of 2024 Brazil boasted...
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Creating sound energy base to meet AI dream
Evidently, the quality of internet service and connectivity in Bangladesh is one of the poorest in the world. But this is not an attempt at finding fault with the government without rhyme or reason. The prime minister's adviser on telecom and ICT, Rehan Asad, himself expressed such views about our...
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Bumper crop but farmers incur loss due to lower price
The contrast between price of rice and that of the new harvest of paddy grown in the haor area could not be starker. While rice price registered a 5.50 per cent rise here and still showing no sign of coming down in defiance of the general trend of price fall...
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Why banks need a chief economist
Bangladeshi banks used to manage deposits, loans and risk in a stable, regulated environment. Now, with global trade slowing due to geopolitical conflicts and Bangladesh set to lose its LDC trade benefits, the industry faces a dramatic change. Banks are now exposed to volatile currencies, high inflation and political unrest....
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Threat of rabies in Bangladesh
Rabies (jolatonko) remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh despite notable progress in recent decades. The disease, primarily transmitted through dog bites, is almost 100 per cent fatal once symptoms appear, making prevention crucial. Each year, an estimated 300,000-400,000 people in Bangladesh suffer animal bites, highlighting the ongoing risk...
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