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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
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Over a quarter of factories yet to pay April wages ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

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Bangladesh buying houses lose global orders to steep sample duties

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Govt directs factories to pay eid allowances by May 21

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46 Bangladesh garment factories earn RSC safety recognition

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Bangladesh high-tariff regime pushes $20bn annual cost on consumers

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Bangladesh loses US apparel market share as Vietnam leads, Cambodia rises

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Deteriorating working conditions, falling wages threaten press freedom

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Bangladesh inflation climbs above 9pc in April as fuel price hikes bite

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Bangladesh job market faces dual challenge of expansion, skill disruption

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Bangladesh exports dip by 2pc in July-April

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