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Harnessing MMF potential vital for BD economy

As Bangladesh struggles to keep its position as the second-largest apparel exporter of the world, the country is desperately in need of policy support to make a solid foothold on potential man-made fibre (MMF) in which its rival marches ahead. This apparel sub-sector holds the prospect of emerging as the...

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Rediscover economic priorities

Bangladesh can emulate Vietnam's development experiences by adapting their policies to its context in the changing paradigm, including increasing investment on innovation and technology, research and skills development, according to a study report. The report, revealed in a virtual event Friday, identified other lessons from Vietnam experiences Bangladesh could emulate....

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Rassel, Nasrin remanded

Evaly CEO Mohammad Rassel and his wife Shamima Nasrin, also chairman of the company, have been placed on remand in a case filed for embezzling clients' money.Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Atiqul Islam granted three days each as police sought 10 days for the sake of investigation.The court sought the...

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Hasina’s six proposals for making world better

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday put forward six proposals to make the world more liveable by bringing down carbon emissions and tackle the people being displaced across the globe due to climate change, reports UNB.She placed her proposals while delivering the pre-recorded speech in the 'Major Economies Forum on...

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Two bikers on a motorbike ride

Two bikers on a motorbike ride past a sale sign showing discount offer outside a fashion shop in Khilgaon of the city on Friday. In these pandemic times, businesses are offering discounts on their products — FE photo by Shafiqul Alam

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80pc faced probs in doing online class

More than 80 per cent of students at bachelor level faced problems in participating in online classes during the Covid-19 pandemic, a latest study finds.The survey, done by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), says access to internet or poor connectivity was the most challenging part, as reported by...

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Prayer Timings (18-09-2021)

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