Prospect of establishing labour rights
Labour leaders vented their frustration over the shrinking of prospect of putting in perspective the rights of the workers at a workshop titled, "Labour Law Amendment and Protection of Labour Rights" organised jointly by the Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS) and the Solidarity Center in the city on Saturday....
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Boosting efficiency, image of RMG sector
The rapid expansion of readymade garments industry (RMGI) over the past four decades has made significant contribution to the socio-economic uplift of Bangladesh. It is also a matter of satisfaction that a majority of workers employed in this sector are female. At present, about 75 per scent RMG factories are...
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Monitoring essentials market
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) says the inflation rate has been showing a falling trend over the last two months (August-September) and that the decline in the prices of food and non-food items bears testimony to that. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the changes over time in the...
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Importance of difficulties in life
There is a contradiction between the laws of difficulties and patience. Our brains naturally follow the principles of relaxation and effortlessness. However, not everything in our lives unfolds according to our wishes. These events are determined by The Almighty Allah and the matters of our destiny. Therefore, we must accept...
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Emerging population issues
It is quite alarming that population issues in Bangladesh are becoming more diverse and multifaceted. The country is currently experiencing significant opportunities due to changes in its age structure. In 2022, around 65.5 per cent of the population was of working age (15-64), a notable increase from just 49 per...
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