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Eco-industrial parks can cut industries' climate impact, say experts

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Eco-industrial park (EIP) approaches can help mitigate the climate impact of industries by scaling up resource productivity, minimizing waste, promoting recycling, and improving the e... Read More


Unionised RMG workers earn 10pc higher wages than non-unionised ones: Study

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Unionised readymade garment (RMG) factory workers earn 10 per cent higher wages than non-unionised RMG and non-RMG workers, according to a recent study. At the sectoral level, worker... Read More


Referendum to lay foundation of 'new Bangladesh', CA tells SPs

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged newly appointed Superintendents of Police (SPs) from 64 districts to view the upcoming national election as a historic responsibility ... Read More


Advisers' Council approves Police Commission Ordinance, clears amendments to Representation of the People Order

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The Council of Advisers, on Thursday, approved the long-anticipated Police Commission Ordinance, paving the way for the formation of an independent five-member commission aimed at mak... Read More


ACC pushes back at criticism over Tulip Siddiq's conviction

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), on Wednesday, issued a detailed response to concerns raised over the trial and sentencing of Tulip Siddiq, the daughter of Sheikh Rehana... Read More


Climate stress, rising input costs slow Bangladesh's farm output: BIDS study

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Agricultural productivity in Bangladesh is losing momentum as climate pressures, rising input costs, land constraints and weak diversification weigh on the sector after years of robus... Read More


Bangladesh, Myanmar fishery sector leaders sign deal for market expansion

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Bangladesh and Myanmar fishery sector leaders teamed up to help boost trade growth and market expansion of the fisheries industries of the two countries. In this connection, Banglade... Read More


Metro rail yet to confirm how youth climbed onto train roof

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) is yet to determine how the young man, who was found on the rooftop of an MRT-6 train, managed to get up there, officials said on Monday. F... Read More


Apparel sector may face same consequence jute industry did: BKMEA President

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) President Mohammad Hatem has warned that the country's apparel industry may face a crisis similar to the consequenc... Read More


Metro rail operation halted as two individuals climb onto station rooftop

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Metro rail services were suspended temporarily on Saturday night after two individuals climbed onto the roof of the Bangladesh Secretariat Station, authorities said. In a statement,... Read More