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Record paddy yield makes no difference to farmers

Rice output hit an all-time high of 37.3 million tonnes in fiscal year (FY) 2019, but that brought little smile on the growers' face for low prices, said insiders.After witnessing falling prices, Aman cultivators are in a fear of losing their investments in the current FY '20 too.The harvest of...

Farmer dies of dengue in Faridpur

FARIDPUR, Sept 28 (UNB): A farmer died of dengue at Faridpur Medical College Hospital on Saturday morning. The deceased was identified as Sirajul Islam, 40, son of Felu Sheikh of Narandia village in Saltha upazila of the district. Kamda Prasad Saha, director of Faridpur Medical College Hospital, said Sirajul was...

'Lessons' from China to help spur BD growth

Chinese successes in poverty alleviation, industrialisation and creation of market for social interest could help Bangladesh in fulfilling its aspiration for inclusive socioeconomic growth, experts said on Saturday.Hailing the strengthening bilateral relationship between the two countries, they said Bangladesh's engagement with Chinese flagship project BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) would...

EPZ Labour Act to protect rights of workers, owners

Both workers and owners of industrial zones under the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) will enjoy their rights as enshrined in the Bangladesh EPZ (export processing zone) Labour Act, 2019.The Prime Minister's Office issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) in this connection on Thursday.The order incorporated a provision on the...

Workshop with 91 SoEs at PMO on Oct 26

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has initiated enhancement of mutual cooperation and share best practice among state-owned enterprises (SoEs), officials said.As per the move, a workshop with top officials of 91 SoEs will be hosted on October 26 at Korobi Hall of PMO, they added.The workshop styled 'The role of...

Restrictions in Kashmir after Imran’s speech at UN

Authorities in Indian Kashmir tightened restrictions on people's movements on Saturday to prevent possible protests triggered by a speech by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, reports Reuters.Khan, in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, warned there would be a bloodbath once India lifts its restrictions in...