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Samira Tasnim

Samira Tasnim is research associate at the Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management (BIGM).

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Bangladesh tea workers' grievances

Tea garden workers warrant the same support as other industry labourers

10 February 2025, 06:00 AM
Their struggles are a clarion call for a nation striving to achieve middle-income status while ensuring that nobody is left behind.
10 February 2025, 06:00 AM
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Desire’s ripple effects and economic fallout

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Our desires can also indirectly cause inflation by impacting the cost of production.
8 January 2025, 10:37 AM
Raising age limit for government jobs

What would raising the age limit for govt jobs mean?

25 September 2024, 06:00 AM
While some may rejoice at the extended age, others argue it could worsen the job market.
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