consumer

Why the consumer protection law needs to change

Artificial inflation of prices is a crucial element contributing to the infringement of consumer rights in Bangladesh.
19 May 2024, 05:00 AM

Further blow to consumers

People struggling to keep up with rising prices of essentials have to spend even more on food since the government hiked fuel prices a week ago. 
13 August 2022, 02:00 AM

Jute, Bangladesh and a new narrative

In the pursuit of something trendy, something easy and affordable, we are losing sight of one crucial aspect: sustainability. Bangladesh’s high jute production presents an excellent opportunity for us to step in and re-capture a market that is constantly in need. Although the Golden Era for jute — the Golden Fibre — is spoken in past tense, based on current global demand and as nations come together to create a sustainable future — a second coming is just across the horizon. 
16 June 2022, 07:56 AM

Inflation declines to 5.62% in Feb amid food price fall

The rate of inflation in February last declines to 5.62 percent, the lowest in the last 41 months, thanks to the declining price trend of food and consumer goods alongside stable exchange rate.
8 March 2016, 15:23 PM

Canon develops 250 megapixel camera sensor

Electronics company Canon has developed a 250 megapixel sensor for use in digital cameras.
7 September 2015, 14:46 PM