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Illustration: TBS
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Closing the gender gap in Bangladesh’s financial sector

Photo: TBS
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The alarming normalisation of gendered harassment in Bangladesh

File photo of migrant workers lining up at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to start their journey toward their destination. Photo: UNB
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Bangladeshi migrant workers: Turning the focus to psychosocial issues

Sketch: TBS
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SDG aspirations face a stark clash with financial realities

Between Progress and Pitfalls: Fixing Bangladesh’s Urban Health Crisis
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Between Progress and Pitfalls: Fixing Bangladesh’s Urban Health Crisis

The US played an active role in the installation of the Bretton Woods System, where the US Dollar was accepted as the reserve currency. Photo: Bloomberg
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From Bretton Woods to Beggar-Thy-Neighbour: The unraveling of US-led economic systems

Dhaka can invest in pocket parks within commercial zones, open-air community markets, night bazaars, modular fitness areas, riverfront recreational spaces, public art installations, and secure seating clusters. Photo: TBS
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Publicness in Dhaka’s public spaces is a pathway to inclusive urban revenue and livability

TBS Creative: Duniya Jahan
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Wheels of injustice: Does Dhaka North prey on poor, but relent on rich

Can offshore financial centres be a viable monetary policy tool?
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Can offshore financial centres be a viable monetary policy tool?

Greenfield Factory of Karupannya Rangpur Limited, located in Rangpur, was designed by Nakshabid Architects to have a self-sustaining ecosystem. Photo credit: Courtesy
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Greening the supply chain: The path forward for Bangladesh's industrial sector

Currently, we allocate approximately 2% of our GDP to education — far lower than the 3.4% average seen among Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Photo: Collected
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Education budget expectations: A call for prioritisation and efficiency

For train enthusiasts, the joy of securing a ticket without the previous hassle is a welcome change. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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The way online ticketing is transforming travel in Bangladesh

If US firms start reshoring or reducing reliance on Asian supply chains, it could hurt countries like Bangladesh (garment manufacturing), India (automotive and electronics), and Pakistan (textiles). Photo: Reuters
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Trade, aid and geopolitics: The high cost of Trump's deal-making in South Asia