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- 1Half of surveyed small-business websites fail basic security headers●Security headers on 4,688 small-business websites: 49.7% met none of 7 criteria
A new study examined 4,688 small-business websites and found that 49.7% met none of seven standard security header criteria, raising concerns about basic web hygiene among small firms. The findings highlight how many businesses remain exposed to common attacks like cross-site scripting and clickjacking despite free, easy-to-apply protections.
- 2Bangladesh startup funding hits five-year low▼Investor hurdles drag Bangladesh startup funding to 5-year low in Jan-Jun
Bangladesh's startup sector raised its lowest level of investment in five years during the first half of the year, according to a report by The Business Standard. The drop is attributed to hurdles facing investors, including difficulties moving money into the country and a cautious funding climate. The slowdown raises concerns about the survival of early-stage companies and the country's broader startup ecosystem.
- 3Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail traced from forest to market▼From forest to market: Following Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail
The Business Standard has published an investigation following the route of trafficked wildlife from Chattogram's forests to urban markets in Bangladesh. The report documents how animals move through supply chains before ending up for sale, highlighting the scale of the illegal trade and the enforcement gaps that allow it to continue largely unchecked.
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Bank Indonesia is calling on small businesses to strengthen their governance standards in order to qualify for loans. The central bank's message is aimed at helping micro, small and medium enterprises become more creditworthy and access financing more easily. The appeal reflects ongoing efforts in Indonesia to broaden financial inclusion and support small business growth through better access to bank credit.