Category: Business
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Bangladesh’s power dynamics: Yunus and Hasina’s similar tactics
The most notable distinction lies in their external support: Yunus is propped up by Islamists, Pakistan, the West, and the United Nations, while Hasina drew strength from secularists, India, and Russia
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Grok 3 reveals how the US money is being spent in Bangladesh
The United States has a long history of providing financial assistance to Bangladesh, including funds aimed at political projects, governance, and democratic development. Below is an overview of U.S. money spent and promised for such initiatives based on available information as of February 20, 2025. Historical Spending on Political and Related Projects The U.S. has…
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Yunus-Jamaat’s Jatiya Nagorik Committee warns of civil war unless Awami League is banned
Nasiruddin Patwary, the convener of the government-sponsored Jatiya Nagorik Committee and former leader of Jamaat’s B-team AB Party, on February 14 warned that a civil war could break out if the Yunus administration didn’t ban the Awami League before holding elections. His renewed call for AL’s ban echoes the demand of its student wing, the…
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১০ বছর আগের সিএনজি ভাড়ার চার্ট কার্যকরের আদেশ কতোটা যৌক্তিক?
আজব এক দেশ বাংলাদেশ। ২০০৯ সালে ক্ষমতায় এসে আওয়ামী লীগ সরকার আগের আমলের মতোই অনিয়ম ও দুর্নীতিকে উৎসাহিত করেছিল। চালকদের মাস্তানির কারনে মিটারে ভাড়া নির্ধারণ করা বন্ধ আছে বহু বছর ধরে। মিটার অনুসরণ করা নিয়ে ট্রাফিক পুলিশ নামকাওয়াস্তে মনিটরিং করলেও চালকরা তা মানতে নারজ হওয়ায় যাত্রীদের হয়রানি কমার পরিবর্তে শুধুই বেড়েছে। সিএনিজির দাম বাড়ানোর সাথে…
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China or U.S.? Who is dominating technological advancement?
The technological advancement race between the United States and China is one of the most significant global dynamics of the 21st century. Both nations are leaders in innovation, but they have different strengths, strategies, and challenges. The U.S. excels in innovation and cutting-edge research, while China focuses on rapid scaling and state-led development. The competition…
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Yunus and Grameen Bank won Nobel Prize despite massive blunders for years
A glimpse of management style of Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus:-He was far above accountability due to his fame and prestige-A sign of personal interest, arbitrariness and nepotism-He frequently traveled abroad for personal gain and publicity-He acted capriciously even during the bank’s deep crisis-He disabled Board members by destroying chain of command-He was reluctant to hand…
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2001-06: The Dark Prince and his Hawa Bhaban
This is the compilation of a three-part series on corruption, politics and violence during the 2001-06 period based on secret US embassy documents. It was first published in Dhaka Tribune. BNP leaders claim that all charges of corruption, election engineering and patronization of terrorist activities against the party’s acting chairman, Tarique Rahman and his Hawa…
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Why has the US been dismayed with Sheikh Hasina since 2009?
Even though the two countries have maintained a bilateral relationship, the United States, under three different presidents, has always been critical of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League for some of her major political decisions that hurt US interests related to Grameen Bank founder Dr Muhammad Yunus, the trial of war criminals linked to Jamaat-e-Islami, the hanging…
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Strict actions are needed for effective reforms
This op-ed was published on March 15, 2024. As Bangladesh continues to grapple with longstanding crises such as reserve management, corruption, and law enforcement, it’s evident that meaningful reforms are needed to overcome this uncomfortable situation and ease uneasiness. And such reforms demand resolute leadership. The aftermath of the recent elections, which saw the incumbent…
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Instant gratification trap: Do you really need that?
Human brains, by default, tend to pick the choice, wish, or dream when it comes to making a decision, as the thoughts of a choice create excitement, forcing them to chase and accomplish it. Why so? It happens because humans wish for something that is aligned with their lifestyle or thoughts—be it buying a luxury…
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Entrepreneurship: How digital tools are helping people overcome financial crises
Since early 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused thousands of layoffs, especially in the informal sector, and compelled daily wagers to stay home. The loss of earning sources devastated these families, and many left the capital for village homes to cut expenses. Even the income of many affluent people involved in wholesale and retail businesses,…
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US interests, accusations of ‘Arab Spring’, and Bangladesh’s path forward
In a recent twist of geopolitics, Russia has accused the United States of planning events to destabilize its close ally Bangladesh following the January 7 elections. The allegations, drawing parallels with the “Arab Spring”, shed light on the intricate dynamics of great power competition in South Asia. Earlier, China slammed the US for its alleged…
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What did the Biden administration seek from Sheikh Hasina?
Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League came under great pressure at home and abroad from the very beginning regarding the dramatic results of the 2018 parliamentary elections and allegations of vote rigging—that too after a lopsided election in 2014. Her government had to face one rumor after another, harsh controversies and criticisms for corruption, irregularities, inefficiency, nepotism…
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How US is modernizing Bangladesh Army
Despite calls by US politicians and Human Rights Watch to exclude members of the Bangladesh Army and police from the UN Peacekeeping missions, accusing them of violating human rights, the United States has continued providing Bangladesh with numerous new military capabilities to support the Army, Navy, Air Force and Special Operations units. This assistance comes…
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Oporajeo workers need your support
Those who set #Oporajeo jute and cotton bag factory on fire last month wanted to cripple the noble and unique initiative… The factory at Savar employs around 35 surviving workers of the Rana Plaza factories and they were given medical and education facilities as well as profit share…some people who did not like the groundbreaking…
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বাংলা নববর্ষ, বাঙালির নববর্ষ
কাল চৈত্র সংক্রান্তি, পরশু বাংলা নববর্ষ। আমি ঐতিহাসিক সত্যটা মানি। বিকৃত ইতিহাস পরিত্যাজ্য… মুসলিমপ্রধান বাংলাদেশের বাঙালি [কথিত হিন্দুয়ানী] সংস্কৃতিকে নানাভাবে বিকৃত করার এখনো চলমান। সম্প্রতি যোগ হয়েছে পশ্চিমা পণ্য সংস্কৃতির আগ্রাসন। ইতিমধ্যেই রাজনৈতিক অনেক ইসলামী নেতারা পহেলা বৈশাখকে ইসলামবিরোধী হিসেবে ফতোয়া দিচ্ছে। ২০০১ সালে রমনা বটমূলের অনুষ্ঠানে বোমা হামলার পেছনেও একই কারণ দেখানো হয়েছিল। এসবের…
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Best quality crabs, eel fish supplier in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Did you know you CRABS Bazar BD sells fresh crabs brought from coastal Satkhira areas in Dhaka City? Just call 01965291156 or 01719193939 for retail delivery within Dhaka. You can also collect your products from Adabor area. We sell crab body and fingers in pieces, crab meat, fingers without shell, crab eggs, whereas our other product Eel…
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Fire in Rana Plaza survivors’ factory Oporajeo a sabotage!
A devastating fire has gutted jute bag manufacturing factory Oporajeo, which was founded in 2013 in Savar with the injured workers of Rana Plaza. The factory was founded under a trust on June 24, 2013 with six plain sewing machines and seven workers. Here the workers, mostly women, were labelled as owners. They were given…
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‘অসহনীয় বিচারিক পরিস্থিতির পরিবর্তন একান্ত প্রয়োজন’
বাংলাদেশের বিচারিক ব্যবস্থা নিয়ে আইন কমিশনের একটি স্পর্শকাতর তদন্ত প্রতিবেদন ২০১৪ সালের আগস্টে ঢাকা ট্রিবিউন পত্রিকার প্রথম পাতায় ছাপা হলেও অন্য কোথাও তা দেখা যায়নি। অথচ এটা নিয়ে টানা কয়েক সপ্তাহ মাতামাতি হবার কথা! আইনের শাসন, সাংবিধানিক বিধিনিষেধকে বুড়ো আঙ্গুল দেখিয়ে নিম্ন আদালতের বিচারক থেকে শুরু করে বেঞ্চ সহকারী, হাইকোর্টের কর্মচারী, আইনশৃঙ্খলা বাহিনী কিভাবে বছরের…
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No ordinary citizen familiar with this Bangladesh
For the past three years, some disgruntled political quarters have been in a #war against the floating voters to create a favourable atmosphere for capturing power and uproot the government. I’m, however, optimistic that someday, this #political #wargame will be held in stadiums, whenever situation arises! I’ll watch LIVE from my bed 🙂 This power-hungry…
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Solve the pending issue of Islami Banking
Well, I’m not a specialist on banking and precisely Islami or Sharia-based banking. But a recent comment by the country’s finance minister has stunned me. I demand that the issue is clarified by the government and the state recognises and adopts the true path in line with the constitution. I know we’ve a lot of…
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Sundarbans Oil Spill: Is Bangladesh capable of facing disasters?
Now Dolphins started dying after the Sundarbans oil spill. Fishes, birds, crabs are already dying. Next are the deer and tigers, and what not! However, it’s no big deal for this government and the administration of 2014 Bangladesh! Its minister says the oil spill will not harm the forest much! They are building two 1320MW coal-run power plants – despite knowing…
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Supreme cleric needed in Islamic Bangladesh
Bangladesh, having Islam as the state religion, badly needs a supreme leader or council to stop the extremists from giving different versions of the religion and issuing fatwas! These morons are becoming more powerful day by day and spreading misleading impression about Islam. Their acts are creating panic among the non-Muslims of this Muslim-majority country and…
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Legalise cattle smuggling from India
Just before his retirement, the then BSF chief UK Bansal in November 2012 had made some observations about the Indian Border Security Force’s policies, and gave solution to the unabated killings and torture of Bangladeshi people along the border, especially of the large number of so-called cattle smugglers. The most important thing he said rationally…
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Invest in Bangladesh fear-free
Invest in Bangladesh for smooth business bribing politicians and public servants. It’s a heaven for corrupts and unscrupulous human beings who will ensure your profit, no matter how. The present Awami League-led government gives you more scopes than ever in the past! Grab the opportunity, hurry!!! $$$ Impunity Guaranteed (*conditions apply) $$$ Bangladesh den…
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Rana Plaza survivors need to continue work at Oporajeo
Oporajeo is a knitwear and jute bag manufacturer established by Shongkolon Bangladesh Trust with the aim of providing job opportunity to the survivors of Rana Plaza disaster with least skill migration so that the victims can get back to a stable life again. Though the factory was founded in June 24, 2013 with 5 plain swing machines and 7 workers, within eight months…
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Bangladesh to install maritime safety, navigation tools
The government has finally begun implementation of a decade-old plan to install seven coastal radio communication stations equipped with high-end lanterns, by replacing the three existing old lighthouses, with a view to ensure safety and security of people and vessels in the sea. The introduction of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Integrated…
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