Notwithstanding their lands being the biggest source of migrant workers, South Asian labourers are the worst victims of maltreatment and abuse in their host countries. Poorly regulated working condition and sponsorship systems in some countries are often the root causes of the workers' rights abuse.A major destination of the South...
Read moreWhat should have been a time for rejoicing over the primary export sector of Bangladesh, is turning out to be a bitter pill. The readymade garments (RMG) sector has seen its share of its products in the two main markets- the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) fall...
Read moreA pilgrim in Dhaka received a phone call a couple of months later following his return from Hajj. The caller, introducing himself as a staff of the religious ministry, provided the pilgrim information regarding the already refunded Hajj money. Under the government arrangement, all pilgrims under the government management got...
Read moreThe Bangladesh Bank has made a historic decision in favour of merger of weak banks with stronger ones. It resembles assembling puzzle pieces to address issues within the banking system, fortifying it against unforeseen economic challenges and fostering continued growth.The regulations set by the BB for these mergers are stringent...
Read moreIt is frustrating that amidst serious financial hardships faced by ordinary people due to the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities, businessmen and pharmacists are arbitrarily raising prices of life-saving drugs. This is akin to adding insult to injury when consumers are already paying exorbitant prices.Non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension,...
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