Bangladesh

Despite government commitments to adhere to an International Labour Organization (ILO) reform road map, Bangladeshi workers’ rights are eroding. Despite the fact that the last 18 months of the Covid-19 outbreak have been a time of...

According to the BBC, the outcomes of the COP26 Summit are dependent on Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and four other powerful dealmakers who have been tasked with persuading the 197 countries to accept the reforms....

Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), has urged the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to continue its efforts to guarantee the Rohingyas have a “secure, voluntary, and dignified life” free of...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stressed the importance of continuing reforms to strengthen Bangladesh’s economy and restarting progress toward the government’s goal of attaining upper middle-income status. “Bangladesh has had excellent economic growth and social...

A climate court was conducted in Sirajganj to enforce zero-carbon development in the run-up to the UN Climate Conference (COP 26). On Thursday afternoon, October 28, the climate court and climate strike were held at Sirajganj...

The five-day Durga Puja, the Bangalee Hindu community’s major religious celebration, culminated today with the immersion of Goddess Durga’s and her children’s idols in water bodies around the country amid festivities. Due to the Muslim community’s...

Enamul Haque, an actor, dramatist, and director, died at his Baily Road home in the capital city around 4:00 p.m. today, Monday. Litu Anam, his son-in-law, verified the news to the media. He left behind his...

Apart from the Readymade Garment (RMG) sector, South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Lee Jang-keun stated today that his country is working hard to broaden trade partnership with Bangladesh in additional viable areas. After touring Panam city...

Turkish Ambassador here Mustafa Osman Turan today underlined his country’s keenness to participate in the railway sector in Bangladesh. The ambassador stated the desire when he paid a courtesy call on Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam...

Bangladeshi mobile financial service bKash has donated Taka one million to Bangladesh Textile Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) health fund, designed to enhance garment workers’ health safety. Ali Ahmmed, Chief Commercial Officer of bKash, today handed...