BGMEA urges immediate inspection of factories
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has advised its members to immediately inspect their factory buildings for any structural flaws following Friday's earthquake, warning of possible aftershocks and urging factories to strengthen safety systems.In a notification issued on Saturday, the apparel apex body said that after any major...
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The myth of egg syndicate
The previous government repeatedly accused the poultry companies of manipulating the price of eggs and chicken. But what did really happen? First, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the import price of most feed materials increased. This was beyond the control of the poultry industry, and was also beyond the control of...
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G20 summit opens in South Africa without Trump
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (AFP): A US-European rift over the future of Ukraine is set to overshadow a G20 summit starting in South Africa on Saturday further marked by Donald Trump's pointed absence.The Johannesburg gathering is being attended by a host of world leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime...
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Now UCB offers ins services directly
United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has officially launched its bancassurance services, enabling customers to access insurance directly through the bank. Customers can now obtain both life and general insurance services from any UCB branch across the country, says a press release.On the evening of 20 November, UCB formally inaugurated its...
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