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Gas hike sparks garment concerns
Business leaders in Bangladeshs textile and garment sector have raised concerns over the recent gas price hike, citing its impact on the already struggling industry. They highlighted ongoing stagnation in garment exports, rising production costs, and disruptions in both import and export...
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A political government needed to overcome the economic crisis
The countrys business environment has become increasingly inhospitable, with the economy teetering on the brink of stagnation and crisis. Industrial capacity is dwindling, the devaluation of the taka against the dollar has disrupted raw material imports, and worker discontent is mounting as...
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Gas price hikes will have multiple effects on industries
The countrys industrial sector is currently at a standstill. Industrial establishments are closing down one after another. Investors cant make new industries for various reasons. The price of gas is being increased again in this tough time for the industrial sector. The Energy and Mineral Resources...