BGMEA, buyers discuss unified code of conduct
The leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association urged the buyers to assist the manufacturers in introducing a unified code of conduct in the country鈥檚 apparel sector...
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Islami Bank chairman to sell all his shares
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC chairman and independent director M Zubaidur Rahman has announced his plan to sell all shares registered under his name through the Dhaka Stock Exchange...
Global bond selloff spreads to Japan
A global bond selloff spread to Japan on Wednesday while gold reached a new peak as investors fret over mounting government debt...
Prime Bank hosts youth empowerment seminar at IUB
Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Independent University, Bangladesh and its human resource management department and Independent HR Society recently organised a high-impact seminar titled 鈥楩inancial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking鈥� at the IUB campus...
Dhaka Bank, Mastercard launch card for GYC members
Dhaka Bank PLC, in partnership with Mastercard, recently unveiled an exclusive co-branded credit card for members of Gulshan Youth Club Limited at a ceremony held at Radisson Blu Dhaka, said a press release..
Pragati Life signs deal with IDRA
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority recently signed a group life and health insurance agreement with Pragati Life Insurance PLC, said a press release...
Green Delta settles dairy heat index insurance claim
Green Delta Insurance PLC completed Bangladesh鈥檚 first-ever dairy heat index insurance claim settlement recently in Mymensingh, said a press release...
CBBPLC, MBPLC, MMBPLC sign deals with BB to boost startups
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC, Mercantile Bank PLC and Modhumoti Bank PLC on Tuesday signed participatory agreements with the Bangladesh Bank under its Tk 500-crore refinance fund to expand low-cost loans and investments for startup entrepreneurs...
US limits TSMC chipmaking tool shipments to China
President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration has revoked Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC鈥檚 authorisation to export US chipmaking equipment to China without a licence, further restricting access to US technology in the country...
Ariful Islam named as next ambassador to US
Ambassador Tareq Md Ariful Islam, who served as permanent representative of Bangladesh to the UN Offices in Geneva, is going to be Bangladesh鈥檚 next ambassador to the United States.
Editors鈥� Council concerned over police claim about gagged protester
The Editors鈥� Council on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the Dhaka Metropolitan Police鈥檚 dismissal of a widely circulated photo of a police officer pressing a student protester鈥檚 mouth as 鈥楢I-generated.鈥�
MIDA project to attract $65b investment, create 25 lakh jobs: govt
The Moheshkhali鈥揗atarbari Integrated Development Initiative, a flagship government project, could transform south-eastern Bangladesh into a major economic hub, with total investments projected at $60鈥�65 billion over the next two to three decades...
Rain forces washout in third T20I
Rain became the spoilsport of Bangladesh鈥檚 chance of clean-sweeping the Netherlands as the third and final T20I of the series was abandoned at the Sylhet International Stadium on Wednesday.
Betrayal of Palestinian journalists
THERE are two types of war correspondents. The first type does not attend press conferences. They do not beg generals and politicians for interviews. They take risks to report from combat zones. They send back to their viewers or readers what they see, which is almost always diametrically opposed to official narratives. This first type, in every war, is a tiny minority...
Classes, exams to remain suspended only on polls day
Dhaka University authorities on Wednesday announced that all classes and examinations at the university would remain suspended on the Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union elections day, September 9...
Why police are always on trial
The police today find themselves in a peculiar bind 鈥� damned if they act, damned if they do not. They are, on the one hand, accused of inaction, negligence and, even, complicity when citizens face mob attacks, kidnapping, or daylight robberies. They are, on the other hand, condemned for excessive force, partisanship and brutality whenever protests are suppressed...
Advancing sexual justice and rights
EVERY year on September 4, the world observes World Sexual Health Day, a global initiative that underlines the essential role of sexual health in human well-being. Sexual health is not merely the absence of disease or dysfunction; it embodies safety, responsibility, dignity and fundamental rights. Promoting it ensures that every individual, regardless of gender, age or...
Insurance is no climate solution
EVERY year, Bangladesh braces for disasters 鈥� cyclones in the Bay, floods in the lowlands, droughts in the north. Each time, thousands of families lose crops, livestock, or homes. Relief operations come swiftly, yet the fundamental question persists: how can vulnerable communities rebuild their lives?...
Recurring death of apparel workers unacceptable
THE death of another worker caused by police action over unpaid wages demonstrates the government鈥檚 continued disregard for worker rights. At least 25 others were also injured in the clash with law enforcers at the Uttara Export Processing Zone in Nilphamari on September 2. While the family and fellows of the victim claimed that the deceased was shot by law enforcers...
Govt must comply with verdict on SC secretariat without delay
THE High Court verdict of September 2 that directed the government to establish a separate secretariat in the Supreme Court and to vest full disciplinary control over subordinate court judges in the apex court is a welcome development. The judgement came in response to a public interest litigation writ petition filed by a group of Supreme Court lawyers after the fall of...
EC discourages use of social media, AI in Bangladesh national polls
The Election Commission on Wednesday said it sent a revised draft of聽 Representation of the People Order 1972 (RPO) to the government seeking to discourage use of artificial intelligence and social media for polls campaign which could violate electoral code of conduct.
Long-awaited CWAB election on Thursday
The long-awaited election of the Cricketers鈥� Welfare Association of Bangladesh is set to be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
'Nobody wants to watch that' says Brook as South Africa hammer England
England captain Harry Brook admitted 鈥榥obody wants to come and watch that鈥� after his side suffered a humiliating seven-wicket loss to South Africa in Leeds on Tuesday.
EC to train over 10 lakh officials for Bangladesh national polls
The Election Commission has started training activities for election related officials for 13th Bangladesh national elections as over 10 lakh presiding and polling officers will be imparted training.
Sea will be our 鈥榟ighway鈥� to world, says Professor Yunus
Highlighting the importance of greater connectivity, chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday laid emphasis on working with the vision of building a blue economy, not just a deep sea port...
Galatasaray sign Gundogan from City on free transfer
German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan on Tuesday signed for Galatasaray from Manchester City on a free transfer, both teams announced.
European heavyweights belatedly begin World Cup qualifying
With the next World Cup kicking off in just over nine months, European champions Spain and some of the continent's other heavyweights finally begin their qualifying campaigns this week.
Bielsa eyes third World Cup spot with Messi set for home swansong
Charismatic veteran coach Marcelo Bielsa is on the brink of guiding a third team to World Cup qualification as Uruguay take on Peru on Thursday needing only a draw to secure their ticket to next year's North American extravaganza.
Two more dengue patients die, 445 hospitalised across Bangladesh
Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 127 this year...
Garment workers block Kuril road demanding unpaid wages
Garment workers blocked the road at Kuril in the capital on Wednesday, demanding arrears and allowances...