Removing anomalies in new RMG wage structure
A sense of urgency pervades the relevant government agencies to address labour unrest over the new wage structure for the garments sector. The prelude to the national election having witnessed a spate of demonstrations at 50 factories in Gazipur, Ashulia and Narayanganj since December 09, one intense phase of agitation...
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The country needs a vibrant bond market
The energy adviser to the Prime Minister launched the country's first ever Tk 5.0 billion non-convertible bond this week. The coupon-bearing bond, which is fully redeemable, will be used for financing 400-megawatt (MW) Ashuganj combined cycle power plant and Kolapara 1320MW coal-based power plant, according to a FE report.As of...
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Sanctions issue clouds Koreas' bid to reconnect rail, road links
The two Koreas on Wednesday launched a project to reconnect rail and road links severed since the 1950-53 Korean War, but actual construction cannot start while sanctions remain in place against North Korea, officials said. The two sides agreed in October to work on reconnecting railways and roads as part...
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New ships can reduce cargo pressure on roads, railways
An article titled '300 new lighter ships likely next year' was published in the Financial Express on December 26. The article said that the government is considering to allow more than 300 lighterage vessels in 2019 to facilitate transportation of increasing volumes of export-import cargoes.It is a timely decision as...
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Attack on journalists during election time
I was shocked to read about a recent incident when 12 on-duty journalists were attacked by rowdy elements in Nawabganj, Dhaka. They also vandalised vehicles of the journalists, who were in the area to cover election campaigns of various candidates. Any attack on the press is an ominous sign. Free...
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