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November comes, what about cyclone preparedness?

Tropical cyclones from the Bay of Bengal accompanied by storm surges are one of the major hazards in Bangladesh. They occur mainly in April/May and October/November. According to the Coastal Zone policy (2005) of the Government of Bangladesh, 19 districts, out of a total of 64, covering a total of...

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SMEs: Upskilling workers, reducing costs

Amidst the tightening measures and unfavourable external factors such as a full-blown trade war, ensuring a stronger SME sector is crucial for strengthening the Bangladesh economy. The government has acknowledged the need to continue developing SMEs to achieve an inclusive and balanced growth, and to realise the desired growth, it...

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