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Worker 'denied leave' dies, colleagues stage blockade

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Workers of a garment factory in Narayanganj have blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway following the death of one of their female colleagues. They allege the woman had sought leave fr... Read More


Under pressure from religious groups, Bangladesh drops music, physical education teacher posts

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has decided to scrap the newly created posts for music teachers in government primary schools, following criticism from several religious or... Read More


BCMEA president stresses good governance to boost ceramic sector

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Moynul Islam, president of the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA), has underscored the need for good governance to ensure sustainable growth of the cou... Read More


Bangladesh's interim govt seeks 'united political guidance' on July Charter referendum

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Bangladesh's interim government has sought guidance from political parties over the implementation process for the July Charter and holding a referendum on it, asking them to resolve ... Read More


BTMA president urges policy reform, govt support for textile growth

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Showkat Aziz Russell, president of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), has expressed concern over the challenges and fluctuating growth of the country's textile sector. S... Read More


DMTCL plans safety audit, to seek international support for metro rail operations

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The Dhaka Metro Rail Company is now planning to conduct a safety audit and carry out the operation and maintenance of the metro rail through renowned international companies, followin... Read More


IMF sceptical about 35pc-higher revenue target, bank overhauls

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- International Monetary Fund creditworthiness-review mission appears unsatisfied with Bangladesh finance officials' explanation over ramped-up revenue target handed to the revenue boar... Read More


DCCI chief stresses predictability, energy security, and sectoral support for sustainable growth

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed on Monday said that discussions on business reforms cannot reach a meaningful conclusion until Bangladesh has a p... Read More


Two killed in Tangail road crash

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Two people were killed when a truck hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at the Gharinda underpass area on the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Tangail district on Monday. The deceased were identifie... Read More


Former principal secretary Kamal Uddin Siddiqui dies

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Kamal Uddin Siddiqui, former principal secretary to former prime minister Khaleda Zia, has died. He passed away at his residence in Dhaka's Gulshan early on Monday morning, the gover... Read More