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Amended law allows 20-worker TU, ample working facilities

A remade law permits minimum 20-worker trade union with redefined labour and workplace categories and employer obligations across multiple sectors in the status-upgrading Bangladesh.The interim government amends the labour law revising several provisions, like lowering trade union-registration requirement, expanding worker and workplace definitions and categories and introducing new safety, hygiene...

IMF satisfied with reforms, wants inflation to fall at faster pace: Finance adviser

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with Bangladesh's progress in implementing reforms but urged the government to accelerate policy execution."The IMF said our overall performance is good, but they also highlighted the challenges," Dr Ahmed told reporters at the end...

Interpol assistance to be sought for repatriating Hasina, Kamal

The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Dhaka will seek assistance from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to repatriate deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal.At a briefing on the ICT premises on Tuesday, prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim said preparations are underway...

BD to seek 0-15pc duty on 6000 items

Bangladesh seeks to avail zero-to 15-percent tariffs on nearly 6000 export goods to the US market under a latest tradeoff with prime goal of exporting garments at lower costs.A draft agreement on Economic partnership has already been sent with the product list to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for...

Morsalin strike ends BD's 22-year wait with win over India

Bangladesh have edged India 1-0 in a tense AFC Asian Cup qualifier to claim a victory over their neighbours after 22 years, thanks to a deft first-half strike by Sheikh Morsalin, reports bdnews24.com.In the 12th minute, midfielder Rakib whipped the ball into the box, where Morsalin burst through and toe-poked...

198 murders reported in Dhaka in last 10 months: DMP

A total of 198 murder incidents occurred in Dhaka over the past 10 months, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said on Tuesday.Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman shared the figures while speaking to the media. He said an average of around 20 murder cases are recorded in...

Writ challenges legality of merger sans shareholders' protection

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the government initiative to merge five troubled private banks without ensuring any protection for the shareholders' interests and without issuing any shares to the existing general shareholders in the new institution. Md Shahidul Islam, a shareholder...

Battery-run rickshaws -

Battery-run rickshaws, which do not tend to abide by traffic laws, continue to dominate the city streets, causing major inconvenience for other vehicles, such as buses and taxis. The photo was taken at Babubazar Bridge in Dhaka on Tuesday. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam