Fruit production is on a roll
A quiet revolution is taking place in the country's agriculture sector. Gone are the days when an overwhelming emphasis was put on production of cereals. At least a segment of farmers are getting smarter to opt for cultivation of cash crops, mainly fruits. Apart from traditional fruit cultivation, they now...
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Vietnam's apparel export strategy lesson for BD
Bangladesh and Vietnam are often presented as close rivals in the global apparel industry, with export figures suggesting a neck-and-neck race for a larger share of global apparel market. In 2024, Bangladesh exported garments worth USD 38.48 billion, accounting for 6.9 per cent of the global market, closely followed by...
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Antibiotic resistance a growing public health threat
According to media reports, nearly 4 out of every 10 ICU patients, approximately 41 per cent, are not responding to antibiotics, which is deeply alarming. One major contributing factor is that many ICUs are not adequately hygienic or germ-free. In addition, the widespread use of antibiotics in livestock has led...
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Combating corporate greed
The Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and the blunt instrument of demand suppression dominate discussions on prolonged inflation, yet they offer only limited solutions. This strategy treats inflation as a macroeconomic imbalance to be corrected by raising borrowing costs and curbing consumer spending. It conveniently overlooks growing evidence that many...
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