NN Online: The High Court (HC) on Thursday declared the immunity provision in section 9 of the Quick Enhancement of...
Day: November 14, 2024
NN Online: A three-member BNP delegation, led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, held a meeting with Megan Bouldin,...
Staff reporter : Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed stated yesterday that the current government’s focus is on short-term reforms rather than mid- or long-term changes in various critical sectors. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of PKSF Day 2024 at the PKSF Bhaban in Agargaon, Dhaka, he explained, “We’re implementing short-term reforms. Our aim is to leave a footprint that you can follow, knowing it is for the welfare of the people. Ultimately, it is the people who will encourage you...
Staff Reporter : Apex Footwear Ltd, one of the leading footwear manufacturers, secured strong first-quarter earnings and revenue. The company’s net revenue grew an impressive 20 percent year-on-year, reaching Tk 422.91 crore in the July-September period. However, the net operating cash flow per share of Apex Footwear declined to Tk 43.12 in the first quarter, down from Tk 48.57 last year. The shoe manufacturer reported a net profit of Tk 2.82 crore for the July-September quarter, up 26 percent compared...
Gazi Anowar : An alleged syndicate of seven individuals from Bangladesh and India is accused of exploiting Bangladeshi migrant workers through a fraudulent medical examination scheme, reportedly amassing around TK 2,500 crore (USD 230 million) annually. Reports suggest that the syndicate administers health screenings for millions of aspiring migrant workers, including many who are medically unfit, using the process as a pretext to extract money from vulnerable citizens seeking employment in the Middle East. While Middle Eastern countries such as...
Staff Reporter : The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) reported Wednesday that Bangladesh’s power sector faces a heavy reliance on...
Staff Reporter : The US State Department has voiced concern over recent actions taken by the interim government of Bangladesh, including the suppression of political activity and media freedoms, and called for the protection of basic democratic rights. Spokesperson Vedant Patel emphasized that the US strongly supports the protection of freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and the rights of journalists in Bangladesh. “We support the freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association for all, including dissenting and opposition voices,” he...
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s Attorney General, Md Asaduzzaman, has issued a strong critique of the 15th Amendment to the Constitution,...
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called for a transformative move towards a “zero waste and...
Staff Reporter : The safety of Bangladeshi citizens, particularly fishermen, is under increasing threat along the Teknaf-Saint Martin’s route, as...