About one million kg of tea has been exported to 14 countries till May this year, which is 33% more than the previous year. State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu came up with the information …
Bangladesh garment sector injury plan to cover worker commutes
“It was important to get commuting accidents included in the injury scheme, if any incident happens then it must be compensated for,” said Towhidur Rahman, IndustriALL Bangladesh Council’s …
What does the EU due diligence directive mean for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh is an important hub of manufacturing, especially for ready-made garments, and its factories are part of the value chains of global brands and retailers that will be affected by this …
Enhancing climate finance access is crucial for sustainable development in Bangladesh
A four-day capacity development workshop titled “Climate Finance Access and Mobilization in Bangladesh” jointly inaugurated by the International Climate Finance Cell (ICFC), Economic Relations …
Report: After 17,000 stranded, Bangladesh minister seeks extension to bring workers into Malaysia
K UALA LUMPUR, June 3 — Bangladesh State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury has pleaded with the Malaysian government to grant a one-off extension for …
Reduce cost of doing business to facilitate investment
Businesspeople in Bangladesh have called for improving the ease of doing business and reducing the cost of production to establish a conducive trade and investment ecosystem. If these issues are …
ICC Bangladesh president calls on FinMin Mahmood Ali
Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman called on Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on 30 May at the Bangladesh Secretariat. Mahbubur Rahman briefed the Finance Minister about ICC Bangladesh …
Flash flood in Bangladesh feared to linger
The flash flood in north-eastern Bangladesh is feared to linger amidst forecasts of heavy to very heavy rain continuing, particularly in the upstream in neighbouring …
India Vs Bangladesh Warm-Up, T20 World Cup: Pant, Pandya Help IND Win By 60 Runs – In Pics
India won their sole warm-up match ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 comprehensively, beating sub-continental rivals Bangladesh by 60 runs on Saturday, June 1 at the Nassau County International Cricket …
Fire leaves 1,200 Rohingya homeless in Bangladesh camps
A major fire on Saturday razed hundreds of shelters, shops, and other facilities in refugee camps on the southeastern coast of Bangladesh, leaving 1,200 Rohingya shelterless. The fire originated in …