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'RMG owners play game with workers every year just ahead of Eid'

Dhaka, April 4 -- Every year, dishonest owners of readymade garment factories cause disruptions just before Eid by withholding workers' salaries and Eid bonuses. Despite working long hours, these wor... Read More


Policy reforms to help BD sustain strong growth

Dhaka, April 3 -- The World Bank (WB) had shown the economic growth rate 5.8 per cent in the fiscal year 2023 while it has forecasted that the economic growth for 2024 fiscal year will be 5.6 per cent... Read More


Polluted air and water: Environmental hazards hack 2.72 lakh prematurely

Dhaka, March 29 -- In a poignant revelation, the World Bank unveiled a sobering report on Thursday, highlighting Bangladesh's stark reality of grappling with alarming levels of pollution and environme... Read More


Bangladesh adds 118 more names to list of intellectuals martyred in 1971

Dhaka, March 24 -- Another 118 names have been added to the list of intellectuals martyred during the 1971 Liberation War. Minister of Liberation War Affairs AKM Mozammel Huq unveiled the updated lis... Read More


Hijacked Bangladeshi ship: Pirates communicate with MV Abdullah's owner

Dhaka, March 21 -- Somali pirates who seized the Bangladeshi-flagged MV Abdullah, with 23 crew members aboard, initiated contact with the vessel's owners, marking a pivotal development in the ongoing ... Read More


Lax asset disclosure provision for officials to spurt graft: TIB

Dhaka, March 20 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has voiced concerns over the government's decision to make the submission of annual wealth statements by public servants optional. TIB f... Read More


Murshedy to hand over Gulshan-2 house to state: HC

Dhaka, March 20 -- The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered lawmaker Abdus Salam Murshedy to hand over Gulshan-2 house, which he occupied illegally, to the government terming it... Read More


Hijacked Bangladeshi ship: Pirates demand $5 million as ransom

Dhaka, March 14 -- The government of Bangladesh has reported that the 23 crews of MV Abdullah, currently held hostage by Somali pirates, are safe, and concerted efforts are underway to secure their re... Read More


Stand beside people instead of arranging Iftar party: PM

Dhaka, March 14 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called for standing beside the common people as much as possible instead of arranging a huge iftar party during the holy month of Ramadan. ... Read More


schools to remain open: Appellate Division stays HC order

Dhaka, March 13 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the High Court order on keeping the primary and secondary schools closed during the holy month of Ramadan. A five-memb... Read More