Thoughts

Thoughts

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Competing for talent: America’s H-1B restrictions vs. China’s new welcome through K visa

As the United States tightens its H-1B visa rules, making it harder for skilled foreign workers to enter, China is launching its new K visa initiative to attract global talent with open arms. These...

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Bangladesh’s election code of conduct falls short of addressing digital risks

If done right, precision agriculture could help farmers do more with less: more food with less water, less fertiliser and less land. Photo: TBS

Is precision farming the answer to Bangladesh’s agricultural productivity puzzle?

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Women at the frontline: Investing in gender-responsive climate action for Bangladesh

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Populism or pragmatism? What Bangladesh’s 2026 election means for the economy

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Is teaching just a job or a noble profession?

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Effective CSR is embedded in the business, not siloed in a foundation

Water scarcity in Bangladesh is now affecting millions in both rural and urban areas. Photo: Courtesy

Scarcity and survival: The growing cost of Bangladesh’s water crisis

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Beyond lofty targets: The structural roots of Bangladesh’s tax mobilisation crisis

With the right policies, Bangladesh could earn up to $1 billion annually from carbon trading. Photo: Reuters

Beyond lofty targets: The structural roots of Bangladesh’s tax mobilisation crisis

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Counting every life: Why Bangladesh must reform birth and death registration law

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UNGA Resolution 2758 brooks no challenge and Taiwan's sovereignty is unquestionable

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Bangladesh charts a course for shipbuilding excellence