Building adequate food stock for emergency
Though it is the peak harvesting season of rice, the price of this vital staple diet of the Bangalee people, rather than declining, is on the rise. As usual, explanations range from market manipulation by corporate traders and millers, middlemen, high import price as US dollar is costlier against taka,...
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Suffocating traffic congestion causing economy to bleed
Heavy traffic congestion on the streets of the capital and slow movement of vehicles are no longer limited to the communication and transport problems; those had reached long before the level of an economic indicator for the nation and a liveability index for the city. The problem is almost the...
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For the sake of stability
After a mass uprising or revolution leading to the fall of an unpopular government or controversial ruler of any country, people there usually have to endure a period of unrest. In Bangladesh too violence sparked and spread due to a spree of retaliation and revenge; various groups came to the...
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Chinese investors are welcome
China-based businessmen are being encouraged to invest in Bangladesh, especially in light of the post-election scenario in the United States. Bangladesh presents itself as a promising destination for Chinese businesses looking to shift or diversify their manufacturing bases.Following the U.S. election, there are indications that tariffs and trade barriers for...
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The future of banking
In recent years, as technology reshapes industries worldwide, the traditional banking model in Bangladesh risks falling behind. In addition to being a tool for improving operational efficiency, smart banking is more important than ever as a way to transform financial inclusion, customer satisfaction, and economic sustainability. The phrase "smart banking"...
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