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Bangladesh sees mixed progress

While global efforts have led to a significant reduction in child labour, nearly 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including around 54 million in hazardous work likely to jeopardize their health, safety, or development, according to new estimates released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and...

World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing

WASHINGTON, June 12 (AFP) : The World Bank is re-entering the nuclear energy space "for the first time in decades," its President Ajay Banga said Wednesday, as it works towards meeting growing electricity demand in developing countries.Banga said in an email to staff that the bank will work closely with...

BRAC Bank Shafollo empowers marginalised communities with digital financing

BRAC Bank's digital financing programme, Shafollo, is expanding access to finance for underserved communities by offering the fastest, collateral-free loans with minimal documentation. Designed to address the long-standing credit exclusion faced by farmers, workers, small traders, and rural entrepreneurs, Shafollo removes traditional barriers through a fully digital process. A digitally...

Govt adopts data-driven strategy to boost jobs for marginalised groups

The interim government has adopted a data-driven labour market strategy aimed at improving employment outcomes for vulnerable and marginalised groups, marking a notable shift in Bangladesh's social protection priorities.Though labour market programmes represent a smaller portion of the overall social safety net, recent years have seen significant strategic recalibrations, reports...

Emirates introduces more flights to Vietnam and Cambodia

Emirates has expanded its East Asia footprint to 23 points with the launch of two new routes via Bangkok - Da Nang, Vietnam, and Siem Reap, Cambodia. Both routes are operated by Emirates' wide-body Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering the airline's signature products and award-winning service, as well as seamless connections...

A delegation of SCB led by Chairman, Md. Rezaul Karim visited Payra Port at Kalapara

A delegation of Shippers' Council of Bangladesh (SCB) led by its Chairman, Md. Rezaul Karim visited Payra Port at Kalapara, Patuakhali in the southern region of the country on Wednesday. During the visit, SCB Senior Vice Chairman Ariful Ahsan, Directors Arzu Rahman Bhuiyan, Syed Md. Bakhtiar, Ziaul Islam, Ataur Rahman...