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IBC seeks changes in proposed trade union registration rules

IndustriaLL Bangladesh Council (IBC) demanded changes in the proposed trade union registration requirements recommending 10 to 300 workers' representation depending on the size of the factories. Its other proposals included six months maternity leaves for all establishments, 30 days notice period for resignation by workers and one month's wage for...

BGMEA to develop AI-enabled ESG compliance framework

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will develop an AI-enabled ESG compliance framework namely 'digital factory passport' to strengthen transparency, accountability, and global competitiveness across country's garment industry.In this connection, BGMEA and Digital Bridge Partners (DBP) announced a strategic cooperation in a meeting held at the apparel apex body's...

Final list of candidates for CCCI election announced

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 06: The final list of the candidates for the election of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) board of directors has been announced by the Election Board formed by the Ministry of Commerce (Trade Organisation-1). According to the final list of valid candidates released on Sunday,...

TikTok launches STEM Feed in Bangladesh

TikTok, in collaboration with the Bangladesh government, has launched a dedicated STEM Feed - a new in-app feature designed to promote credible and engaging educational content in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).The initiative, unveiled at an event in a Dhaka hotel, marks a significant step in TikTok's investment in...

Shahjalal Islami Bank's CTSD moves to new location

Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC's "Centralised Trade Services Division (CTSD), Gulshan Hub, Dhaka" moved to a new location-Devotech Technology Park Limited, Holding No. 11, Road No. 113/A, Gulshan, Dhaka on 05 October in order to provide better services for the customers. Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank Mosleh Uddin Ahmed inaugurated...

Trust Bank signs MoU with Air Arabia

An MoU has been signed between Trust Bank PLC and Air Arabia. Md. Mostafa Musharrof, Head of Card Division, Trust Bank PLC, and Syed Md Mobin Rashid, Country Manager, Air Arabia, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations. Under the MoU, Trust Bank debit and credit card holders...

Shimanto Bank signs agreement with Bangladesh Bank

Shimanto Bank has recently signed a participatory agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the "Financial Inclusion Credit Guarantee Scheme" to provide guarantee facility under inclusive financing. Small depositors such as TK 10/50/100 account holders, marginal and landless farmers, low-income professionals, school banking account holders and small traders will be able to...

US federal shutdown enters sixth day as threat of layoffs looms

WASHINGTON, Oct 06 (Reuters): The US government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday, with President Donald Trump's Republicans and congressional Democrats still at an impasse and the White House threatening to ramp up pressure by ordering mass layoffs of federal workers.The Republican-led Senate was slated to vote again on...