11:13 am, Saturday, 2 May 2026
News Title :
Bangladesh’s toy makers demand duty cut on spare import
Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BPGMEA) on Tuesday demanded duty cut on a number of components used in
Labour law enforcement gap denies worker rights in Bangladesh: Sultan Uddin
Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed, Executive Director of the Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies, underscored the critical challenges surrounding labour rights
85pc of Bangladesh’s workforce left outside wage regulation
Rights experts and labor leaders have highlighted the absence of a legal framework to establish minimum wages for over 85
EU parliament approves corporate due diligence law
The European Parliament On Wednesday voted in favor of a new law mandating larger companies to prevent and address human
Climate change poses multiple health hazards for 70pc of global workers
The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney disfunction and mental health conditions. A
Bangladesh’s economy grows, democracy declines
Economists and academics emphasized the absence of effective institutions in Bangladesh, highlighting the unmet constitutional commitment to ensuring equal opportunities
USTR investigates China’s dominance in maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding
The United States Trade Representative on April 17 announced the initiation of a Section 301 Investigation into the acts, policies,
Statement by Kristalina Georgieva on her second term as IMF managing director
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement On April 12. I am deeply
WTO forecasts global trade rebound in 2024 but warns of risks
Global merchandise trade is expected to gradually recover this year following a contraction in 2023, primarily driven by the lingering
Banks’ profitability declines in Q2: BB report
Banks’ profitability declined in the December-end quarter, with both their return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) decreasing
