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EU due diligence directive to hold brands, buyers and exporters accountable: Experts

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), under the European Union's Due Diligence Act, will create an opportunity to hold brands and buyers accountable, alo... Read More


Commerce, environment ministries launch affordable jute bag marketing

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The government on Sunday inaugurated the marketing of affordable and eco-friendly jute bags among city consumers, aiming to promote sustainable alternatives to polythene. The progra... Read More


Freight forwarders oppose decision to increase cargo handling charges

Dhaka, Aug. 30 -- The country's freight forwarders on Saturday called for reviewing the decision to increase the cargo handling charges at ports, as they believe this would take a serious toll on the ... Read More


EC unveils roadmap for 13th National Elections

Dhaka, Aug. 28 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday unveiled a roadmap for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, prioritising 24 key tasks, including delimitation of constituencies... Read More


PRI Report: Stability returns to Bangladesh economy amid inflation, weak investment

Dhaka, Aug. 28 -- Bangladesh's economy is stabilising, driven by tight monetary policy, fiscal discipline, robust exports and strong remittances, although inflation and weak wage growth continue to we... Read More


Ordinance on 'enforced disappearances' gets policy approval

Dhaka, Aug. 28 -- The Advisory Council has given policy approval to the draft of the Prevention, Remedies and Protection against Enforced Disappearances Ordinance, 2025. The ordinance will undergo fu... Read More


NCC holds meeting to review parties' opinions on July charter draft

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- The National Consensus Commission (NCC) on Thursday held a meeting to discuss the opinions received from the political parties it sat with in the last two months on the July National... Read More


Experts, officials call for plastic management, not a ban

Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- Sector insiders and officials on Wednesday suggested proper management of plastic goods, as plastic has become a necessity and stopping its use is not a solution, particularly when i... Read More


Editors, journalists urge action on stalled media reform

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Top editors and senior journalists on Tuesday stressed the need for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to implement the recommendations of the Media Reform Commission, warning t... Read More


Dhaka landowners demand reforms to' discriminatory' DAP

Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- Landowners in Dhaka have raised serious concerns over the Dhaka Detailed Area Plan (DAP) 2022-2035, claiming it has created widespread inequality and financial losses for property ow... Read More