Apparel sector's stake in climate adaptation
The findings of a new study conducted by the Global Labor Institute (GLI) of Cornell University, USA could trigger both optimism and concern. The study suggests investing in climate adaptation can help Bangladesh fetch US$122.01 billion in apparel exports by the year 2030. On the flip side, however, it warns...
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Potato can be a lucrative export crop
While speaking at an event on the second day of the two-day (December12-13) potato festival 2025 held in the city, experts highlighted the potential of potato as an exportable agricultural commodity of Bangladesh. Notably, the country exported over 62,000 tonnes of potato worth US$14 million last fiscal year (FY2024-25). Of...
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Rule of law is key to holding peaceful polls
With the announcement of the polls schedule, the nation is in the throes of expectation. Barely two months away from the 13th national election, peace-loving people of this country are not all expectant of a smooth holding of polls and referendum on the July charter on February 12. Many keep...
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Political instability affecting stock investors
The current political instability has resulted in a very worrisome environment for investors trading in stocks in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges. As political tensions continue to rise, stock values continue to plummet drastically. This has resulted in huge losses for numerous investors who use this system for the...
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Potential of silver hair economy
It is understandable that in the vibrant debate about the state of the Bangladesh economy, a lot of focus is given to our demographic dividend in terms of youthful population. But another demographic change is occurring quietly and in tandem; the rapid ageing of our population. Although this trend is...
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