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Merit of work from home but not suitable for all

Merit of work from home but not suitable for all

Office work from home was once anathema to not only employers but also to most employees. But under pressure to meet deadlines, even people in responsible positions had to carry files home and burnt the midnight oil. But that is like doing overtime. Doing office work from home is an altogether di


Budget 2023-2024: half full or half empty?

Budget 2023-2024: half full or half empty?

The much awaited budget for 2023- 2024 has been announced. Never before a budget has been anticipated with such intensity by both knowledgeable observers and lay persons. This is because the economy is going through a period of unprecedented stress and strain. On the one hand, there is double digit

Solution to plastic pollution

Solution to plastic pollution

'World Environment Day' is observed every year on June 5th. The theme of this year's Environment Day is 'solution to plastic pollution'. Plastic is a very important and widely used material in today's world. Plastic is one of the essential parts of our daily life, from the time we get up in the mor

The Peace Cafe model

The Peace Cafe model

The relationship between peace-building and international development, even though these fields have functioned separately for years, is now quite well known. Communication plays a significant role in shaping views and building opinions on conflict, which is why it is often interpreted as an integr

The World of Webb

The World of Webb

Webb is a telescope deployed about a million miles from the earth to give us better picture of the world beyond. Using features, it is now possible to see the beginning of time starting with the Big Bang if it ever happened. This is possible through using the time lag for light to travel in space.

Are hilsas turning away from  Bangladesh's territorial waters?

Are hilsas turning away from Bangladesh's territorial waters?

Two years ago, the euphoria over plenty of hilsa catch did not at all look out of step. But last year, there was a rude shock. Apart from a handful of lucky hauls by fishermen in the country's southern waters, hilsa was a rarity in the rivers, particularly in the Padma, famous for the best of the k

Greening Bangladesh's supply chain

Greening Bangladesh's supply chain

Green supply chain refers to the process of integrating environmentally-sustainable practices into the entire supply chain, from product design and sourcing to production, transportation, and end-of-life disposal. In other words, it aims to reduce the environmental impact of the supply chain while

Multi-dimensional reports on Bangladesh economy

Multi-dimensional reports on Bangladesh economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently forecasted that Bangladesh’s economic growth over the coming months of this fiscal year will touch  5.5 per cent in the current FY23, putting it in a favourable image compared to that put by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank

Supply chain of the automobile industry in Bangladesh

Supply chain of the automobile industry in Bangladesh

The automobile industry is one of the growing sectors of Bangladesh. Currently, many local automobile assembly companies are competing in the industry. The top automobile companies include IFAD Autos Ltd, Aftab Automobiles, Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory, Niloy-Hero Motors, and Runner Automobiles

Expanding & diversifying exports to the UK

Expanding & diversifying exports to the UK

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) have a longstanding and multifaceted relationship with a strong focus on trade and economic cooperation. Utilising duty-free market access and relaxed rules of origin (RoO), Bangladesh's UK-bound exports expanded from US$500 million in FY2000 to about $5 billi

Bangladesh economy: weathering the storm, containing the risks

Bangladesh economy: weathering the storm, containing the risks

The national budget for FY2023-24 (FY24) will be the last budget prepared by the incumbent government prior to the upcoming national elections. It is being prepared amidst a number of disquieting developments - both at the global and domestic fronts. The Bangladesh development narrative, with its i

Anticipate, plan, sustain and prosper with S&OP

Anticipate, plan, sustain and prosper with S&OP

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a continuous process that ensures sustainable profitability. This is high time to roll out S&OP across all public and private firms if we want to survive, sustain and grow, writes Mohammad Mamun Chowdhury Supply chains today are experiencing more disruptions