Labour ordinance goes past tripartite agreement
The interim government's amendment of the labour law, despite objections raised by business groups during the draft stage, has triggered fresh protests demanding its withdrawal. Opponents argue that some key provisions deviate from the understandings reached earlier in tripartite meetings involving the government, employers and labour representatives. The gazette notification...
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Hunger and food insecurity stare in the face of world
Reports on hunger and food insecurity are unnerving. The 2025 state of food security and nutrition in the world (SOFI) report finds that 673 million people constituting 8.3 per cent of the global population faced acute hunger in 2024. The SOFI is an annual publication by five important United Nations...
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Should government still be in business?
At a recent roundtable on business climate organised by The Financial Express, the vice chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau has posed a pertinent question: should the government be doing business at all? The question is as old as the state-owned enterprises themselves and is more relevant today than ever...
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Rise in ethical consumerism
A new trend is emerging in Bangladesh's business landscape: the rise of ethical consumerism. Today's consumers, particularly the younger generation, are becoming increasingly aware of how and where their products are made. They prefer supporting brands that prioritise fair labour practices, environmental sustainability, and honest business operations, rather than those...
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Cost of chasing certificates without learning
An unwritten competition runs rampant through the veins of society. It is not a marathon, but a frantic sprint where reaching the finish line is the only goal, not the joy of the run or the experience of the journey. The race for acquiring certificates has overtaken the true purpose...
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