When AI is not only a liar but also deceptive, intriguing and intimidating
It is not unlikely that a creator is overwhelmed by the created, a master is outperformed by his disciple and the patron is betrayed by his protégée. This is such an unreliable and unpredictable age when even a son can turn on or against his father. The latest is that...
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Ways to be true trade unions
The contribution of the industrial sector to Bangladesh's economic development is extremely significant. Millions of workers are directly involved in various industries, especially in the garment, leather, electronics, food processing, and pharmaceutical sectors. However, one of the major obstacles to the growth and sustainable development of this sector is frequent...
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Quality growth for quality life
'Development' of any country can be defined as 'growth plus changes'. Simultaneously sustainable development means registering a reasonable growth persistently over time and happening positive changes in the people's standard of living. Growth occurs when real value of goods and services increases over time. But what does quality of growth...
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Rewiring economy through NSEZ
As Bangladesh charts its path toward upper-middle-income status by 2031, few projects encapsulate the country's ambitions more than the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Mirsarai. Envisioned as a transformative industrial corridor on the country's southern coastline, the NSEZ is more than a manufacturing hub-it is a bold experiment with...
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Are inflation and unemployment in harmony in BD?
In the rapidly changing world of global economics, it is crucial to comprehend labour markets, particularly in developing countries. One key topic is the Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment (NAIRU), which helps economists understand the balance between inflation and unemployment. For Bangladesh, an economy that is experiencing significant growth and...
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