One-third of Bangladesh's farm produce lost before reaching consumers, experts warn

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Bangladesh loses about 34 per cent of its farm produce before it reaches consumers-an amount equivalent to 4.0 per cent of the country's GDP. Experts warn that such massive losses ... Read More

ERF Institute launches academic programme

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- The academic programme of the Economic Reporters Forum's institute (ERF Institute) began its journey on Monday. Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed inaugurated the programme at the... Read More

Early marriage, teenage pregnancy rampant among female RMG workers, study reveals

Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- Two out of every three female garment workers were married before reaching 18 years of age, and nearly 65 per cent of them had their first pregnancy before turning 18, said an icddr... Read More

Expatriates unveil 15-point charter to protect migrant rights

Dhaka, Sept. 27 -- Europe-based Bangladeshi expatriates have presented a 15-point charter of demands, urging the government to ensure dignity, protection, and fair treatment for migrant workers. The ... Read More

Climate justice forum urges unified national approach to ensure climate justice

Dhaka, Sept. 25 -- The Secretariat of the Climate Justice Forum, hosted by An Organisation for Socio-Economic Development (AOSED), organised the Pre-COP30 National Sharing and Planning Meeting on Thru... Read More

Patriarchy blocked reforms on women's seats in parliament , says Badiul Alam

Dhaka, Sept. 25 -- Patriarchy prevailed in the election and constitutional reform commissions' discussions on women's reserved seats in parliament, Badiul Alam Majumder said on Thursday. Referring to... Read More

Sonali Life holds 'Target Achievers Conference' in its 12-year anniversary

Dhaka, Sept. 25 -- Sonali Life Insurance, one of the fastest-growing life insurance companies in the country, has organised its Target Achievers Conference on the eve of its 12-year anniversary. The ... Read More

Bangladeshi CSOs urge low-cost, locally-led Rohingya response ahead of UN conference

Dhaka, Sept. 25 -- Bangladeshi civil society organisations (CSOs) on Thursday urged the international community to adopt a low-cost, locally-led approach in the Rohingya response as the crisis enters ... Read More

Marginal farmers, fishers left out of COP talks, experts say

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Although marginal farmers and fishers remain among the most affected by climate-induced disasters, their issues seldom feature in global climate summits, including the UN's annual C... Read More

BNP leads voter support with 41pc, Jamaat follows at 30pc in latest survey

Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- A majority of respondents, or over 41 per cent, said they would vote for the BNP in a recent survey, while 30 per cent expressed support for Jamaat Islami and nearly 18.8 per cent f... Read More

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