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Some 266 factories at risk of labour unrest

Around 266 factories, including textile and readymade-garment units, in different industrial zones are at risk of labour unrest as those units, according to law-enforcement agencies, might fail to pay wages and festival allowances before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. Non-payment of wages, festival allowance and other dues in time for the month...

PM orders swift action over coarse rice price hike

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the concerned ministries and authorities to take immediate action against the price hike of coarse rice- a staple food for marginal people, reports BSS."Yesterday, when news of an increase in the retail price of coarse rice- a staple food for marginal people- came to...

Director-General of Bangladesh Coast Guard Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque pays a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

Director-General of Bangladesh Coast Guard Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque pays a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat in the capital on Tuesday. — PID

ACC chief, two commissioners resign

Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Dr MA Momen, along with two commissioners, resigned from their posts on Tuesday.The two commissioners are Brig-Gen (Retd) Hafiz Ahsan Farid and Mian Muhammad Ali Akbar Azizi.ACC sources said the chairman and the commissioners cited personal reasons in their resignation letters submitted to the...

Japan EPA opens doors, reforms now vital

FE REPORTBusiness leaders and policy experts on Tuesday urged the government to tackle long-standing structural bottlenecks to fully capitalise on the newly signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan, warning that the deal alone will not automatically boost trade and investment.They said that while the agreement offers significant market access...

Qatar extends expired entry visas by 1 month

Qatar has announced a one-month extension for all entry visas that have expired or are close to expiry in a welcome move meant for stabilising the legal status of residents and visitors amid regional turmoil.The decision, confirmed by the Ministry of Interior, took effect on February 28 and may be...

DMTCL decides to hire international firm for safety check on metrorail

Bangladesh's maiden metro rail is set to go through a safety inspection by an internationally accredited firm following several accidents and operational disruptions, little over three years after its hasty launch. Sources say hiring foreign expertise is imperative as a local probe body, formed after a fatal accident, lacks the...

NBR seeks budget proposals for FY27

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has sought budget proposals from taxpayers, trade bodies and other stakeholders for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year, aiming to formulate a participatory, pro-people and business-friendly budget, reports BSS.In a press release issued Tuesday, the NBR said it has been preparing revenue policies as part...

Warming El Nino may return later this yr: UN

GENEVA, March 3 (AFP): The warming El Nino weather phenomenon could return later this year as its cooling opposite La Nina fades away, the United Nations said Tuesday.The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said the recent, weak La Nina was expected to give way to neutral conditions, which could then...

UK, Bangladesh pledge closer ties in 'new chapter' of ties

The United Kingdom and Bangladesh reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with the British mission indicating London's intention to work closely with Dhaka across a range of strategic priorities.British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke met Bangladesh's foreign minister, Khalilur Rahman, at the ministry of foreign affairs in Dhaka Tuesday and...

DNCC awaits environmental clearance

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is preparing to begin generating electricity from waste at the Aminbazar landfill, but the project remains on hold pending environmental clearance. Officials say all preliminary preparations have been completed, and the corporation is now awaiting approval from the authorities to move forward.If cleared, the waste-to-energy...