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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


'Country can't advance if women are excluded from dev'

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman on Friday said Bangladesh cannot move forward if women - who constitute half of the population - are left out of the development process.He... Read More


July charter order issued NCP flags lingering ambiguities

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain said on Friday that while the order to implement the July Charter has been issued, the ongoing political crisis and sever... 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


Three advisers serving one party, misleading CA: Jamaat

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami naib-e-ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher has alleged that three advisers of the interim government are acting on behalf of a political party and attemptin... Read More


BNP's factional clash tempts Jamaat

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- The BNP puzzled to fix its nomination in Faridpur-1 constituency while the current main foe Jamaat-e-Islami's candidate is conducting campaign in blank field. The constituency is co... 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


Khalilur Rahman to attend security conclave in Delhi

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman is scheduled to attend the 7th security level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave to be held during 19-20 November in New Delhi. Ac... 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


Germany agrees new military service plan to boost troop numbers

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Germany's coalition government has agreed a new military service plan to boost troop numbers following months of wrangling between political forces. The new military service plan wi... Read More