Businesses deplore 'disruptive' provisos in labour law changes
Industry leaders in Bangladesh voiced concerns over several proposed amendments to the Bangladesh Labour Act as they think some measures could disrupt industrial harmony, deter foreign investment and weaken the country's export competitiveness.At a discussion organised by the Bangladesh Employers' Federation (BEF) in Dhaka on Saturday, employers expressed support for...
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Yunus sits with BNP, Jamaat, NCP today
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will hold talks with three major political parties -- the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party -- today (Sunday) to discuss the current political situation and the upcoming general election.The head of interim government will meet with each party separately, starting with the BNP at...
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Apparel brands, retailers urged to adopt responsible purchasing practices
A global coalition of rights campaigners urges brands and retailers of apparel to adopt responsible purchasing practices by ring-fence labour costs in all price negotiations to facilitate payment of living wages and avoid other exploitative practices. In a survey report, titled 'Unraveling Exploitation -- Exposing the Need for Responsible Business...
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Bangladesh could gain $2b business from tariff advantage: Zahid Hussain
Higher tariffs imposed on India and China by the Trump administration could divert US$1.27-2.32 billion in US export orders from these countries to Bangladesh in the current fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, says Dr Zahid Hussain, former lead economist at the World Bank's Dhaka office."A 30-percent higher tariff on India alone...
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Nur's condition stable, not out of danger
The health condition of Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) was stable but not out of danger, said a doctor of a medical board. Director of DMCH Brig Gen Md Asaduzzaman told the media that Nur sustained injuries above his eyes...
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