Unlocking agro-industrial potential
The government's particular emphasis, as reported in this newspaper's April 14 issue, on boosting agro-industrial sector in the country's northern region is a step in the right direction. Already the north has proved that it is a production hub of various agricultural produce such as vegetables and fruits. If the...
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Will Farmer Card end farmers' woes?
The transformation of Bangladesh from a food-deficient nation into a near self-sufficient one in food production is an achievement built on the sweat and toil of smallholder farmers. But the list of farmers' woes are longer. Instances of farmers being deprived of agricultural subsidies, denied easy access to loans, or...
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Shifting target market of five-star hotels
In recent times, a noticeable shift has emerged in the target market of five-star hotels in the country. Traditionally, these hotels primarily catered to the upper class, individuals whose purchasing power far exceeded that of the average middle-class population. However, the current landscape reflects a significant change, as five-star hotels...
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Inflation declines, but people feel no relief
The overall inflation in Bangladesh was reduced to 8.71 per cent in March 2026, down from 9.13 per cent in the previous month. Although this suggests some easing, in reality wages remain very low compared to the inflation rate, standing at less than 8 per cent. As a result, the...
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