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Bangladeshi asylum claims in EU stand at 23,330 in Jan-Aug

Asylum applications by Bangladeshi nationals in the European Union dropped by 21.9 per cent in January–August of 2025, with first-time

Italy becomes top choice for Bangladeshi asylum seekers

Italy has emerged as the overwhelming favourite for Bangladeshi asylum seekers in 2025, attracting 76.7 per cent of all first-time

Bangladesh issues labour ordinance allowing unions with only 20 workers

Bangladesh has introduced a major change to its labour law by allowing just 20 workers in any establishment to apply

Bangladesh RMG sector at risk as buyers cancel visits over security

A growing number of international apparel buyers are calling off their scheduled trips and meetings in Bangladesh, raising fears that

Bangladesh, APM Terminals sign $550m deal to build Laldia terminal

Bangladesh has signed a landmark agreement with Denmark’s APM Terminals, a subsidiary of AP Moller–Maersk, securing a $550 million investment

Sheikh Hasina handed death penalty for crimes against humanity

The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on November 17 convicted and handed down death sentences to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina

REVIVAL to restart BEXIMCO Textile, bringing back 25,000 workers

The Japanese–Bangladeshi ethical fashion and sustainability venture REVIVAL Group Co Ltd, together with REVIVAL Projects Ltd, has announced it will

BRAC University teams up with OFAI to drive ethical AI standards

BRAC University has recently joined the Open Forum for AI (OFAI), a Carnegie Mellon University-led international initiative focused on promoting

Bangladesh may reach top climate debt risk category by 2031

Bangladesh was placed among the high-risk countries in a new global climate debt assessment, which cautioned that the country could

Election, referendum on July charter to be held same day: Prof Yunus

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday announced that the national election and the referendum on the July Charter will