Ctg port deal: Haste makes waste
The temporary break in the Chattogram port strike that came after six full days of disruption did little to ease tensions. Port workers have flat-out warned that operations may be shut down again as early as tomorrow unless the government scraps the deal with DP World for the New Mooring...
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Will FDI surge after election?
Notwithstanding various efforts and policy supports, inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bangladesh is still nominal. The annual average net inflow of FDI stood at $1.60 billion in the last 10 years which is less than one per cent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). Like many key...
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Keeping market stable in Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan will begin in less than two weeks. It is a time when people are expected not only to deepen their spiritual devotion but also to refrain from practices that are morally indefensible and harmful to others. Yet, year after year, Ramadan is marked by a...
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Tea workers' life of hardship
The tea workers continue to be among the least paid groups in Bangladesh. Despite their contributions to a vital sector of economy and day-to-day activities, their standards of living reflect a life of deprivation. A worker in a tea garden receives only Tk 178 per day. Even this small remuneration...
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AI shaping the future of learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way of imparting education, offering exciting opportunities for both students and teachers. One of the most important changes AI brings is personalised learning. AI can adapt to each student's needs, helping them learn at their own pace. For example, AI-powered programmes can give...
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