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Bangladeshi RMG factories reap benefits from Better Work programme

Dhaka, May 30 -- Garment factories enrolled in the Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) programme are undergoing fewer social audits-used to assess labour and human rights risks-compared to factories not part... Read More


Deep depression weakening, heavy rains to continue across Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 30 -- The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal is weakening gradually after moving onto land, according to an update of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday mor... Read More


Japan reaffirms support for Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 30 -- Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba on Friday reaffirmed Japan's full support for the interim government of Bangladesh, led by Professor Yunus, in its nation-building efforts, reform initi... Read More


India urges Yunus govt to promptly hold 'inclusive, free and fair' elections

Dhaka, May 30 -- India has urged Bangladesh's interim administration to hold "inclusive, free and fair elections at an early date," as political uncertainty deepens and mass protests continue to chall... Read More


Convay chosen over Zoom, Google Meet for G20 SIDSSA 2025

Dhaka, May 30 -- In a landmark achievement for Bangladesh's tech industry, homegrown platform Convay has been selected as the official virtual collaboration tool for the G20's Sustainable Infrastructu... Read More


Banks to remain open in Eid-ul-Azha in cattle market areas

Dhaka, May 30 -- Ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Azha, Bangladesh Bank has ordered bank branches to remain open in the areas adjacent to the cattle market for sacrificial animals in Dhaka and Chittagong. At... Read More


'Market Intelligence Platform' launched to facilitate market access

Dhaka, May 30 -- Adoption of advanced technological knowhow is crucial for production in major sectors like garments, leather, footwear, plastics, and light engineering, as it can strengthen Banglades... Read More


Light engineering expo kicks off

Dhaka, May 30 -- A two-day Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo 2025 kicked off in Dhaka on Thursday, aiming to boost the local light engineering sector by connecting domestic producers with internationa... Read More


SC disposes of leave-to-appeal petition

Dhaka, May 30 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has not stayed the effectiveness of the gazette notification issued by the Election Commission (EC), declaring BNP-nominated candidate Ishr... Read More


Inclement weather hits customer turnout in city kitchen markets

Dhaka, May 30 -- Heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal on Thursday kept customers away from Shyampur's wholesale market in Dhaka. Due to the thin presence of buyers, local... Read More