Strong data infrastructure key to better policymaking: Experts

Strengthening public data infrastructure is crucial to bridging the gap between policymakers and realities on the ground, enabling more effective evidence-based decision-making, experts said at a roundtable in Dhaka on Sunday.Speaking at the event titled "Unlocking Public Data for Policy Impact in Bangladesh," organised by Policy Exchange Bangladesh (PEB), they...

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FIRE DRILL CONDUCTED AT BCIC BHABAN

A fire drill was conducted at the BCIC Bhaban in Dhaka on Monday. BCIC Chairman Md Fazlur Rahman witnessed the drill. Directors, divisional heads, and officials and employees were present.

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Gold gains _

Gold prices firmed on Monday as support from a weaker dollar overshadowed increased risk appetite, reports Reuters.Spot gold was up 0.3% at $3,284.49 per ounce by 1305 GMT, after hitting its lowest since May 29 earlier in the session. Bullion has risen 5.2% so far this quarter. US gold futures...

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