Fighting the devil called loneliness

Loneliness and being alone are not synonymous. One can feel lonely in a crowd while someone else can seek solitude and enjoy being alone away from the known social circle. Loneliness is marked by emotional and social detachment or withdrawal. Craving for human companionship is inborn but in a world...

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A lens on regional growth in Islamic SME financing

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have persisted as vital engines of economic diversification and employment creation for the last few years. However, the rapid growth of this sector has accelerated remarkably with dedicated support of international institutions like the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and its subsidiaries. Such rigorous support to...

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Exploring Ctg's rural charm and history aboard Nazirhat Commuter

Jhal muri, jhal muri (spicy puffed rice) - the man in an off-white shirt and checked lungi chanted. Holding a finger of her father, a toddler walked around, her pink squeaky shoes making the adorable sound. Several bare-chested and lungi-clad men slept on kanthas on the floor.The scenes unfolded on...

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