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Global denim industry faces lack of buyer accountability

A latest global report revealed a lack of buyer accountability and other unethical behaviours in the global denim industry.The Ethical Denim Council (EDC), a US-based non-profit organisation, published the report titled '2024 State of the Denim Industry, an Unchanging Landscape of Change' this week, also stressing the need for systemic...

HSBC, BRAC Business School announce Business Case Competition 2025

HSBC and BRAC Business School have announced the Business Case Competition 2025, a team-based contest aimed at fostering analytical and strategic thinking among undergraduate students across the nation.Organised by the BRAC University Business Club, BIZ BEE, this competition aims to cultivate the next generation of business leaders by challenging students...

Leaders of workplace safety group Nirapon meet CA

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus said on Tuesday the Interim Government was committed to implementing important labour reforms to make the country's labour laws compliant with ILO standards. "We've already taken some moves. You will see the changes very soon," he told the leaders of Nirapon, a platform working for...

CIU, Youngone sign MoU on collaborative research

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 05: Chittagong Independent University (CIU) and renowned industrial conglomerate Youngone Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in order to promote collaborative research.Through this partnership, both institutions also aim to improve industry-oriented education, develop curriculum and increase scholarships and internship opportunities for students. Additionally, the MoU will facilitate...

Experts call for collective action and investment to tackle climate challenges

Experts at a workshop stressed the need for collective action, investment, and partnerships to tackle the growing climate challenges.Standard Chartered Bangladesh hosted the seminar titled 'Catalysing Climate Adaptation Action and Mobilising Investment' at a hotel in the capital recently, says a statement. The discussion focused on the National Adaptation Plan...

OPEC oil output falls for second month in January

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters): OPEC oil output fell in January for a second month, a Reuters survey found, as a drop in exports from Nigeria and Iran offset a rebound from the United Arab Emirates where field maintenance had curbed output in December.The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries pumped...