Fakhrul hopes to strengthen BD-JICA partnership
LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has described the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as one of Bangladesh's foremost development partners, expressing the hope that the longstanding collaboration between Bangladesh and JICA will continue to deepen in the years ahead, reports BSS.He said JICA's contribution to the country's...
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Lithe Group workers stage demo over outstanding wages
More than 500 workers of Lithe Group staged a demonstration in front of Sromo Bhaban under the Department of Labour's (DoL) in Dhaka on Sunday, demanding immediate payment of their outstanding wages and statutory benefits following the closure of the group's five garment factories.The protesters alleged that the company had...
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Opposition Leader, Spanish envoy discuss post-election situation
Leader of the Opposition Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman has discussed Bangladesh's post-election situation and other issues with Spain's Ambassador to Bangladesh Gabriel Maria Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru at his Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban office in the capital, reports UNB.The two sides exchanged views on Bangladesh's overall political and economic situation after...
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Govt committed to building modern armed forces: President
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said the government is committed to transforming the armed forces into a modern, technology-driven, four-dimensional force to effectively address evolving challenges, reports UNB.The President said the government's 'Bangladesh First' policy has been adopted to strengthen defence planning, preparedness, deterrence capability and the country's overall national security...
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AL could face action if probe finds evidence: ICT chief prosecutor
Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Md Aminul Islam has said there is scope for taking necessary action against the Awami League (AL) if an investigation finds prima facie evidence implicating the party, reports agencies.Responding to questions from journalists at his office in the capital on Sunday, he...
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