In the 2019 Oscar-nominated movie ‘Roma,’ director Alfonso Cuaron depicted the complex and often overlooked lives of caregivers. Cuaron’s semi-autobiographical movie was a tribute to his nanny, the woman who…
Migrant workers in Bangladesh are a significant source of foreign currency for the country, with remittances accounting for around 8% of the country's total GDP on average per annum over…
Since November 28, I have been unable to obtain a single letter of credit (LC). I run a solely import-based business. I typically had 7 to 8 LCs every month,…
Approximately 57% of the population is employed in Bangladesh. The 8th most populous country is also the land of one of the massive youth unemployment rates in the world, slightly…
As aspiring investors, to call ourselves owners of even a fraction of giants like Apple, Nike or Gucci surely would be considered one of our wildest dreams. While it might…
“Powerful states seek to construct international political economies that suit their interests and ideologies.” To explain the statement further, it means hegemons create such a set of rules and organisations…
Nitesh Donti, a tech worker, was suddenly and unexpectedly laid off. He had previously posted his excitement about his new position as an engineering manager at the robot vehicle startup…
Have you ever thought there are thousands of companies who offer the same services? Then why do you always opt for a particular one every time you are about to…
When we talk about recession, how often do we address, see or read its impacts other than those of financial changes? The statistics, reports, and media coverage highlight our day-to-day…
A system is only deemed solid when it faces adversities predicted and unimagined by the most remarkable human minds. In today's world, the financial system, where millions of people lean…
Recessions can be hard on people, as well as businesses around the globe. If we look back at the covid-19 pandemic period, when people piled up toiletries at home in…
After the fuel and food price hikes, Bangladesh, like many other countries around the world, has faced various economic constraints like exchange rate fluctuation, foreign reserve crisis, etc. Although the…
The employment rate of a country denotes the overall development of that country. The economic stability of a country depends largely on employment as it puts all the pieces of…
Unequal access to connectivity, digital tools and digital skills has been driving a wedge between societies over the last few decades; something the pandemic has exaggerated. On the flip side,…
The shipping industry and business are as old as human civilisation. Additionally, shipping is a very old industry in Bangladesh. Without question, shipping has a significant impact on our economy.…