Dhaka is not a competitive city in Asia

    M S Siddiqui writes for DOT In the global context, only 600 cities generate about 60% of global GDP. Cities contribute more than 90% of GDP in Malaysia and Thailand, and close to 100% in Singapore and Hong Kong, China, with their strong, highly competitive, and resilient economies (World Bank 2009). Industrialization is one of…

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      Bangladesh has a long way to go in ensuring press freedom

      Tasmiah Nuhiya Ahmed of DOT Freedom of the press means the right of newspapers to publish stories and articles without being controlled by the government. Freedom of the press refers to the circulation and publication of materials in newspapers, magazines and other formats such as social or electronic media platforms without restrictions implemented by governments….

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