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PSAC launched under Bangladesh PM to bridge policy-business gap

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday chaired the inaugural meeting of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), marking the

Bangladesh celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr

Bangladesh marked Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday with widespread celebration, as millions gathered for prayers and festivities in an atmosphere of devotion

Bangladesh among 60 countries under US forced labour scrutiny

The United States on March 12 launched a new tranche of investigations into 60 economies, including Bangladesh, China, India and

Family Card programme could lift 12m from poverty: RAPID

A newly piloted family card programme in Bangladesh has the potential to significantly reduce poverty if properly targeted, a study

266 factories at risk of delayed wages, festival allowances

Around 266 factories in Bangladesh, notably 180 in the textile and readymade garment sector, are at risk of unrest as

New government in Bangladesh led by Tarique Rahman

A new chapter in Bangladesh’s political history began on February 17 as Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party

BNP wins landslide two-thirds majority in national polls

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to form the next government after sweeping the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, securing a

Bangladesh goes to polls in parliament and referendum vote

Bangladesh is voting today in its 13th Jatiya Sangsad election, held simultaneously with a nationwide referendum on whether citizens support

US lowers Bangladesh tariff to 19pc, opens duty-free garments

The United States has reduced the reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports to 19 per cent following the signing of a

Trade associations seek urgent action over Chattogram Port shutdown

Leading employers’ and apparel sector associations in Bangladesh have called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to step in and