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‘Ethical politics prerequisite for ethical financial system’

Only an ethical political system can ensure an ethical banking and financial system, an eminent economist has said at a lecture in the city."A parliament that follows the principles of ethics is critical for the growth of an ethical banking system," said World Bank Country Director for India Dr Junaid...

Kalshi Road went under knee-deep water

The busy Kalshi Road at Pallabi in the city went under knee-deep water following a brief spell of rain, measuring only 36mm, on Tuesday morning. Repeated appeal by the local people to improve the drainage system in the area has fallen on the deaf ear of the authorities concerned —...

Death toll rises to 69 as two more die at DMCH

Two more people who suffered burn injuries in a fire at Chawkbazar in the city on Wednesday night died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), raising the death toll to 69. The deceased were identified as Sohag, 22, and Anwar Hossain, 55, a rickshaw-puller and son of Ali Hossain of...

Passengers must carry photo ID during domestic air travel: CAAB

Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (CAAB) has urged the domestic passengers to show valid photo identity card along with copy of electronic ticket while travelling by air.The CAAB came up with the directive on Tuesday to further intensify overall security of the airports and airlines following Sunday's alleged attempt to hijack...

90pc BD RMG workers fail to afford enough food: Oxfam

The ready-made garment (RMG) workers in Bangladesh and Vietnam, producing clothes for the $23-billion Australian fashion industry, do not earn enough money to fulfil their basic needs, according to a latest report.The research also exposed the fact that the widespread payment of meagre wages in the RMG sector is trapping...

Special schemes for ultra-poor: Mannan

Planning Minister M A Mannan has said the government will take some special programmes for the country's hardcore poor population to elevate them from the poverty level."We will take special programmes for the ultra-poor people, who belong to the lowest 5.0 per cent segment of the income levels." He said...

JS passes brick manufacturing, kiln bill

Jatiya Sangsad (JS) passed on Tuesday the 'Brick Manufacturing and Brick Kiln Establishment (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2019, aiming to make the existing law on brick manufacturing a more time-befitting one, reports UNB.Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin moved the bill in the House and it was passed...

BD-Indonesia PTA talks begin today

Bangladesh is starting talks with Indonesia today (Wednesday) for signing a preferential trade agreement (PTA) aiming to get duty-free access for its major exportable products to the market of the Southeast Asian nation, officials have said.Bangladesh's annual exports to Indonesia account for around US$55 million (5.5 crore). Duties ranging between...