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30 factories honoured with Green Factory Award 2025

A total of 30 factories across 16 industrial sectors have been awarded the prestigious Green Factory Award 2025 in recognition

Chittagong Port handles record containers in FY25 amid disruptions

Chittagong Port, the principal maritime gateway of Bangladesh and widely regarded as the lifeline of the country’s economy, has achieved

World Bank approves $250m to strengthen governance in Bangladesh

The World Bank has approved $250 million in financing to enhance public sector performance in Bangladesh, with a focus on

World Bank estimates Bangladesh’s growth at 3.3pc in FY25

Bangladesh’s economy experienced a marked slowdown in the financial year 2024–25, with GDP growth estimated to have fallen to 3.3

Eid-ul-Azha celebrated across Bangladesh

Muslims across Bangladesh are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most significant religious festivals in Islam, with due solemnity, devotion, and

Tk7.90 lakh crore budget proposed for FY26 amid economic caution

In a historic departure from tradition, Bangladesh’s interim government has unveiled a national budget of Tk 7.90 lakh crore for

Bangladesh Bank issues newly designed banknotes

Bangladesh Bank is set to release newly designed banknotes in denominations of Tk 1000, Tk 50 and Tk 20 today

Stakeholders unite to streamline compliance in RMG sector

A high-level consultation involving key stakeholders from the Apparel and textile sector — including the ILO, DIFE, and major global

Business leaders sound alarm over declining law and order

Business leaders across various sectors have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the country, warning

ILO urges inclusive labour reforms to support marginalised groups

International Labour Organization (ILO) country director for Bangladesh, Tuomo Poutiainen, has called for inclusive and sustained labour reforms to drive