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Garments: From Cheap Labour to Higher Value Added
Sustainability standards and automation are forcing export factories to find a new model.
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Solar and wind potential is vast, but transmission and storage are the real test.
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From Dhaka to Toronto: Bengali Festivals Find a Global Stage
Folk music, alpona and festival food live on abroad in new forms.
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Culture
Bengali Literature in Translation: A Reader's Discovery
Publishers report growing international appetite for South Asian voices.
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Old Dhaka's Table: History in Every Bite
From bakarkhani to kacchi, every dish carries a generational story.
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From London to Riyadh, app-based transfers are growing and costs are falling.
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Studying Abroad: Bengali Students Face Shifting Rules
Tighter visa and work rules are forcing many to rethink their plans.
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Women Entrepreneurs Reach Global Markets
Online platforms and diaspora networks are opening new doors.
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