Interview

Interview

Bangladesh must let forex and interest rates move freely

a flexible, market-determined exchange rate to contain volatility in the foreign exchange market and restore stability to the economy

'Don't think there will be any effect on export'

Hatem said they were working with the EU regarding labour rights, amending the labour law and rules

'Political peace vital for business'

MCCI president outlines peace as vital for business activities.

Moheshkhali will be a hub for logistics, energy, manufacturing

The Jica director is hopeful about the economic impact of Matarbari deep-sea port.

'We are helpless'

Bus operators have become helpless after repeated blockades not only dented their businesses but also created worries of losses owing to vandalism and arson attacks on their vehicles, said a top inter-district bus operator.

Gradual currency depreciation should be a priority

Says Sri Lankan economist on Bangladesh

'Govt steps to curb potato price to leave little impact'

The government’s measures to reign in potato prices may be beneficial in the short-run, but it will not leave any lasting impact on the market, according to Mostafa Azad Chowdhury Babu, president of the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association.

Weekly Interview / ‘Wide gap in exchange rates hurts remittance’

Beneficiaries of wage earner remitters receive a 2.50 percent cash incentive on top of the market-determined exchange rate for any amount of remittance inflow.

Digital hammer: Breaking geographical boundaries with internet for all

Yasir Azman talks about Grameenphone's plan to bring in full internet connectivity for Bangladesh and how he draws insights into the Bangladeshi youth by following his 12 year old son's behavior.

End unrest to attract more foreign investment

Bangladesh needs to improve its political situation to grab more investment from abroad, said Johannes Matyassy, assistant state secretary of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland.

Banglalink eyes profit this year

Banglalink, the second largest mobile operator, aims to log profit this year -- for the first time in its history, its chief executive said.

How to talk to kids about internet safety

Internet has had an undeniably profound and positive impact in Asia, and will continue to do so as the expansion of infrastructure sees a digital future for all in this region.

The company set a growth target of 12-15pc a year...

Keenly watching his father's work at their family business forms a major part of his childhood memories.

Keep up safety efforts: analyst

Interview of Thomas Anton Kochan, George Maverick Bunker professor of work and employment relations at Massachusetts Institute.

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