Businesses, labour leaders seek clarity to avert unrest

Business and labour leaders have appreciated the government for passing the Labour (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday within the stipulated timeframe, describing it as a positive step towards strengthening the country's industrial framework. However, they cautioned that lingering ambiguities in several provisions could create confusion and...

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US, Iran hold peace talks in Islamabad

The first phase of in-person ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran concluded in Pakistan's capital on Saturday, sources close to the mediation told Al Jazeera.The sources said both sides were exchanging written texts aimed at confirming that they were on the same page on agreements reached in first...

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Direct farmers’ mkt launched in Sylhet to ensure fair prices

A government-managed "Krishoker Haat" has been launched in Sylhet for the first time with the aim of ensuring fair prices for farmers by reducing the influence of middlemen and providing safe food to consumers at affordable prices. Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir formally inaugurated the initiative...

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