Reviewing the draft labour law
The recent approval of the draft Bangladesh Labour Act (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 by the interim government has drawn strong reactions from the representatives of the country's largest industry association, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). Labour law reforms, particularly those related to enhancing the scope of trade union...
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No room for independent media commission!
Old habits die hard. Reportedly, the information ministry essentially run by bureaucrats are once again up to the task of foiling the independence of media stipulated in the draft report submitted to the chief adviser. The reported striking off the independent media commission, the most important issue to guarantee freedom...
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When human life is considered cheap
Human lives seem to have lost their sanctity in our society. Incidents that happen every day here remind us how cheap we consider lives of our own and others. The recent death of a man caused by a falling bearing pad from the metro rail in Dhaka, mirrors this grim...
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Taking garment industry to next level
Bangladesh has rightly earned its status as one of the world's leading ready-made garment (RMG) producers, the backbone of our economy. However, relying solely on plain apparel in an evolving global supply chain and increasingly competitive market is a strategy with a clear expiration date. The future success of our...
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Rising online loan scams
Online loan scams have emerged as a serious threat to the public. Fake lending companies promise quick loans with "easy terms," luring users through Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms. Many victims download these apps, unknowingly giving access to personal data, photos and even bank accounts. That is when the real...
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