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Factory closures, workers unrest, and competition in EU market

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- The ready-made garment (RMG) industry, Bangladesh's main export earner, is facing multiple challenges, including a sluggish economy, political unrest, unpaid wages, and aggressive ma... Read More


Price of veg remains high, onion unstable

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Onion prices in Dhaka remain stubbornly high despite adequate supply and the arrival of early-season bulbs with fresh leaves. Traders say these new onions usually a sign of declinin... Read More


Judges' 48-hr ultimatum, threaten nationwide pen-down strike over Rajshahi killing

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- The Bangladesh Judicial Service Association has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government, demanding immediate security measures for judges across the country following the fatal ... Read More


Why BNP and Jamaat become fierce rivals after years as allies

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- The political realignment in Bangladesh since the July-August 2024 uprising has produced many surprises, but none more dramatic than the collapse of the once-solid BNP-Jamaat partner... Read More


War-torn Myanmar embraces solar to tackle power crisis

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- When Thailand cut power supply to Myanmar across its western border this year, it intended to curb online scam centers linked to regional networks trafficking hundreds of thousands o... Read More


Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv kills 4 people

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing four people, starting fires and scattering debris as the sound of explosions boomed across the city, ... Read More


Road accidents claim 528 lives in Oct

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- City Desk ; A total of 528 people were killed and 1,310 injured in 532 accidents on roads, railways, and waterways across the country in October, according to a report by Jatri Kaly... Read More


CNG drivers' council to press rally for safety demands

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Dhaka Metropolitan CNG Autorickshaw Drivers' Unity Council on Friday called a rally and memorandum submission programme to press home a series of demands concerning stalled registrat... Read More


Shibir stages protest rally against Awami terror

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir on Thursday held a protest march and rally in Dhaka city to protest the sabotage and terror created by the banned Awami League, Chhatra League and th... Read More


Govt to strengthen climate resilience of vulnerable coastal belt

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- The government has moved forward with an important initiative to strengthen climate resilience in the country's vulnerable southern coastal belt through the introduction of advanced,... Read More