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Bangladesh’s 5G dilemma: Leap forward or strengthen 4G first?
Nearly seven years ago, in 2018, Bangladesh introduced 4G mobile internet services. Three and a half years later, in late 2021, the country launched 5G services on a trial basis amid grand promises of technological transformation. However, the reality paints a stark contrast: 4G coverage remains inconsistent nationwide, with many remote regions still deprived of […]
BY Shafiqul Islam
Does a tourism ban work?
Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh’s only coral island, is like a worn-out traveler finally forced to rest after years of relentless footsteps. Once a paradise, it now bears the scars of over-tourism, unregulated fishing, and plastic pollution. The island’s marine ecosystem is struggling, prompting the government to impose a nine-month tourist ban starting February 1, 2025. […]
BY Sheikh Shabab Tawkee Rupok
Billions down the drain as state-run data centers falter
Over the past decade, Bangladesh has seen a rise in private investment in data centers, driven by increasing digital demand across sectors like banking, telecom, and education. Several local companies have developed Tier III and Tier IV facilities, offering secure, scalable storage and cloud services. These private centers are well-equipped and strategically located to serve […]
BY Mahmudul Hasan
Environmental disclosure reshaping business norms
Every time the question is raised regarding why disclosure regarding compliance reporting from an environmental angle is required, the 2013 Rana Plaza incident must be mentioned. Call it sustainability reporting, ESG reporting, or environmental disclosure and compliance reporting; the point is straightforward–it is about a company’s seriousness about the factors tied to governance, social, and […]
BY Galib Nakib Rahman
World Economic Forum at Davos: Setting critical priorities amid uncertainty
The 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) was held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to 24, 2025. This year, around 3000 leaders from government, academia, business, and civil society across 130 countries participated in the meeting under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” The meeting’s other priorities revolved around this […]
BY Jinat Jahan Khan