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Chief adviser urges world to act on Myanmar to end Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Bangladesh's interim government Chief Adviser on Tuesday issued a stark warning that the world is 'failing the Rohingya', calling on the international community to mount effective p... Read More


ACC to sue AL leader Golap's wife for delay in submitting wealth statement

Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved filing a case against Gulsan Ara Mia, wife of Awami League publicity secretary Md Abdus Sobhan Mia alias Golap, for failing to subm... Read More


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