News Desk : Cyclone Midhili has barreled past the Bangladesh coast and weakened into a deep depression with winds gusting...
Day: November 18, 2023
In the tranquil landscape of Madhabpur upazila in Habiganj, a silent catastrophe is unfolding. The Raghunandan hill reserve forest, a haven for biodiversity, is grappling with a severe environmental crisis that threatens not only its natural splendour but also the health and well-being of the local community. The source of this crisis lies in the indiscriminate dumping of industrial waste, a practice that has persisted unchecked for over five years. The genesis of this predicament can be traced a decade...
Businesses can unlock full potentials through human resources developmentIn the ever-evolving business landscape of Bangladesh, Human Resources Development (HRD) and Performance Management have become crucial components for organizations looking to achieve excellence. This is a concept that holds true across various sectors, regardless of the size or nature of the organization. These essential strategies serve as a compass guiding organization through the intricacies of doing business in Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s diverse and dynamic economy presents unique opportunities and challenges. At the...
Emran Emon : The University of Chittagong officially started its journey on November 18, 1966 and it is by far...
Md. Tahsinul Haque : When you think about Bangladesh’s economic strength, garment workers stand out as a silent force that makes export-driven prosperity possible. During the COVID-19 period, when people were kept inside, these unsung heroes stepped up to protect the nation’s garment industries and strengthen the economic foundations. Still, the people who made this success possible have to take to the streets to demand a rise in pay. Tragically, two workers were killed in a recent fight with police,...
News Desk : Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) will stage a demonstration at Baitul Mukarram North Gate at 3 pm on...
UNB :The United States has said they will work to hold accountable those who threaten, intimidate, attack union leaders, labor rights defenders, labor organizations – including using things like sanctions, trade penalties, visa restrictions – all the tools in their kit. “We want to be there for people like Kalpona Atker, a Bangladeshi garment worker and activist, who says that she is alive today because the U.S. embassy advocated on her behalf,” said US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken...
News Desk :Some 300 fishermen of 20 fishing trawlers have gone missing in the deep sea of Bay of Bengal amid inclement weather due to cyclone Midhili. This incident provoked anxiety in the community of fishermen. Barguna District Trawler Owners Association President Mostafa Chowdhury confirmed this information on Friday morning. According to the District Fishermen and Trawler Owners’ Association, around 1500 trawlers are used in Barguna to catch fish in the deep sea. All the trawlers have returned to the...
News Desk :Leaders and activists of the BNP and its affiliated organisations residing in the United States held a protest rally and a procession in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York, rejecting the polls schedule of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad election. Protesters demanded that the election be held under a caretaker government, according to a press statement issued by the BNP Media Cell on Friday. They also demanded the immediate release of arrested BNP leaders, including the...
Staff Reporter :The US State Department has said that violence or threats of violence directed at US diplomat stationed in Dhaka is unacceptable. “So the safety and security of our diplomats overseas is, of course, our top priority. We take any threats against them very seriously. Violence or threats of violence directed at our diplomatic personnel is unacceptable,” Spokesperson Matthew Miller said this during the department’s briefing in Washington on Thursday. One of the journalists asked Miller, “Ambassador Peter Haas...
Al Jazeera :Five European countries and Canada have teamed up to join the genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that accuses Myanmar of committing genocide against the Rohingya community. Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Britain filed a joint declaration of intervention with the case, lodged by The Gambia in 2019, the United Nations’ highest court said late on Thursday. The group cited “common interest in the accomplishment of the high purposes” of the 1948 convention on...
Staff Reporter :Bangladeshi apparel manufacturers think that the US warning would not have any impact on readymade garment exports as they strictly follow the international labour laws in the country. Antony J Blinken, Secretary of the US Department of State, on Thursday said those who threaten, intimidate, attack union leaders, labour rights defenders and labour organisations will be held accountable. The State Secretary made the statement during the Rollout of the Presidential Memorandum on Advancing Worker Empowerment, Rights, and High...
