The world is never static, nor are the factors affecting trade. Reliance in any form, especially economic, makes a nation fragile; however, self-sufficiency brings strong bargaining power and is one o ...

The expiration of the TRIPS waiver is just one aspect of a broader set of challenges that the industry will need to address.

THE United States has introduced a 37 per cent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports as part of a broader trade policy ...

With climate change threatening water security, Bangladesh must rethink its water governance strategies to safeguard its people, economy, and environment ...

From the perspective of attracting FDI, the gas price hike poses a significant challenge. Stable and predictable utility ...

Dhaka, often referred to as the rickshaw capital of the world, is now facing a significant challenge: a proliferation of battery-run autorickshaws and the challenges they bring. Over the past decade, ...

In my total 16 years in the development sector of Bangladesh, I have spent almost eight years in USAID projects until 2024 with two INGOs, which constitutes half of my professional journey. During ...

As a result, in the global garment industry at least, Trump’s tariffs may not trigger a complete restructuring of the world’s ...

THE criminal justice system is a complex framework composed of multiple interconnected components, including law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, and correctional institutions. Among these, the ...

Even at the baseline tariff rate of 10 per cent, many garment workers will fear for their jobs, says this University of ...

Aside from the well known sweatshop conditions in these places, brands and manufacturers often offset new costs with lower ...

A mounting number of conflicts, coups, and authoritarian advances has worn down media freedoms worldwide. Watchdog groups say ...