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Revitalising Exports

Export diversification has proven to be a formidable task for Bangladesh. If anything, export concentration—more specifically, dependence on readymade garments (RMG)—has increased further.
19 February 2018

Education in Kuwait

The State of Kuwait is located in the Arabian Gulf and has a population of 26,46,314 people. Considering the strategic location of
19 February 2018

Investment opportunities in Kuwait

Investment is the key to development and progress and the Government of the State of Kuwait is pursuing an aggressive investment
19 February 2018

Where do we stand?

In the last five years Bangladesh has been maintaining a GDP growth rate between six and seven percent. Consequently, Bangladesh's energy consumption has been increasing at more than eight percent per year.
19 February 2018

Culture of Kuwait

Kuwait takes great pride in its rich culture, cherished values and strong traditions.
19 February 2018

Bangladesh's ailing tax system

The tax system in Bangladesh is not very different from that of most other developing countries. A significant share of revenue is collected at the border, while domestic taxes are primarily from the VAT and income taxes.
19 February 2018

Freedom of expression and media in Kuwait

Media in Kuwait serves as a watchdog of people's conscience, for respecting the principles and values of the country and upholding
19 February 2018

Making migrants' life easier

Time and again the government of Bangladesh has reiterated its commitment to ensure the dignity and protection of short-term contract migrant workers.
19 February 2018

Kuwait assistance programme in Bangladesh

It is the cardinal policy of Kuwait to stand by its friends throughout the world. The late Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber Al-
19 February 2018

Dalals: Demons or merchants of short-term international migration?

Remittances received from short-term international contract migration are one of the three important driving forces that have contributed to the transformation of Bangladesh into a low middle-income country.
19 February 2018

Parliamentary life

Democratic practice in Kuwait is imbued in the Kuwaiti entity itself. His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of
19 February 2018

For a vibrant financial sector

An “economic miracle”—that's how leading international newspaper the Financial Times described Bangladesh in an article last year as it showered praises over our economic achievements.
19 February 2018

Ambassador's Message

As we step into the 57th Year of our glorious independence it is both a privilege and a pleasure for me to convey my fraternal
19 February 2018

It's all about institutions

Anyone who visits Dhaka for the first time may be excused for thinking that Bangladesh is a rich country with millions of automobiles.
19 February 2018

Protecting migrants' welfare

Fatema, 20, the sole breadwinner of her family, migrated to Saudi Arabia in search of solvency. She purchased a ticket to her dream destination at the cost of Tk 20,000 though the actual cost was much higher.
19 February 2018

A glance at two success stories

After apparels the pharmaceuticals industry has been one of the success stories of Bangladesh in the last three decades.
19 February 2018

RMG sector: Lessons for the future

The formation of Accord and Alliance in 2013 and their activities for workplace safety in the RMG sector have led to important organisational learning for Bangladesh.
19 February 2018

Banking sector and its impact on our economy

In the last two years, Bangladesh's economic expansion has been quite impressive from the perspective of GDP growth rate, which was seven-plus percent both years, according to figures from government and other sources.
19 February 2018

Making the most out of the internet

Internet plays an integral role in our everyday lives. Apart from international services, several national services have already popped up in Bangladesh which give more and more utilities from the internet.
17 February 2018

E-commerce: Is it truly safe?

With the advent of fast internet connections in our country, the e-commerce sector has boomed. Every day, a huge number of transactions occur as businesses conduct their operations without even meeting their clients face to face. But is this method of conducting business truly safe and secured?
17 February 2018