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Labour law reforms, timely wages in RMG sector urged

Swedish Ambassador to Dhaka Nicolas Weeks emphasised the need for Bangladesh to update its labour laws and ensure timely wage

Prof Yunus proposes South Asia grid for Nepal’s hydropower

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday urged the creation of a South Asia grid to share hydroelectric power

Credit is a human right: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said that credit is a human right, as it directly impacts people’s livelihoods.

Formalise textile waste business to prevent unrest: experts

Experts on Tuesday emphasised the need for a textile waste (jhut) management policy in Bangladesh, highlighting that the informal nature

Bangladesh to pursue cautious LDC graduation

Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said that Bangladesh would take a measured approach to its graduation from the least

DCCI invites Argentine JVs in pharma industry

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday invited Argentine companies to explore joint venture opportunities with their Bangladeshi counterparts

Bangladesh’s export earnings surge by 20.65pc in October

Bangladesh’s export earnings in October 2024 recorded a double-digit increase of 20.65 per cent, reaching $4.13 billion. According to data

Policy gaps stall growth in Bangladesh’s ICT sector: experts

Experts on Saturday said that the growth of Bangladesh’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector was significantly hindered by a

Private sector credit growth falls to three-year low

Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh sharply declined in September, reaching a three-year low amid turmoil in the banking sector

Experts call for policy support to boost EV industry

Experts on Friday highlighted the need for targeted government policy support to strengthen the local electric vehicle (EV) industry. They