Protests turn violent as RMG unrest erupts in Gazipur, Narayanganj
Staff Reporter : Protests over wages and working conditions in the country’s massive Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector have erupted into violent clashes in two of...
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End fossil fuels now CSOs at COP-29
Staff Reporter : Members of civil society organisations (CSOs), including representatives from Bangladesh, have called for a concrete commitment from major polluting nations to end...
Who can’t be advisers to interim govt
NN Online: The advisory council, led by Dr Muhammad Yunus, has approved the draft of the “Interim Government Ordinance 2024.” The ordinance is reportedly in...
‘No need to change electoral system’
NN Online: Former chief election commissioner Mohammad Abu Hena on Monday said there is no need to change the electoral system. “My personal opinion is...
Empire of Illegal Wealth: Ex-cabinet secy Kabir Bin Anwar under ACC scanner
Selim Reza, Sirajganj : Former cabinet secretary Kabir Bin Anwar, currently under investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) for allegedly amassing significant assets beyond his...
Exports up 20.6pc in Oct to $4.13b
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s merchandise exports grew by 20.60 per cent year-on-year in October, largely driven by a surge in readymade garment shipments. According to...
CA expands advisory council with 3 new members
NN Online: The Council of Advisers of the interim government has been expanded with three new members. They took the oath of office on Sunday...
$655m remittance received in 9 days
NN Online: Bangladesh received remittances totaling $655 million in the first nine days of November, according to the latest report of the Bangladesh Bank. This...
RMG workers block Dhaka-M’sing highway for 2nd day
NN Online: Vehicular movement on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway has been suspended since Sunday morning, as the workers of TNZ Apparels Ltd factory staged demonstrations demanding payment...
Bad loans at NBFIs soar 2.5 fold amid 3 yrs’ lower credit growth
Staff Reporter : The non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in Bangladesh have been grappling with a significant increase in bad loans over the past three years....
MASSIVE BNP RALLY IN CAPITAL: Deposed AL allies aim to disrupt interim govt
Staff Reporter : BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday said the cohorts of the deposed Awami League regime are still active in the country’s...
Tarique urges govt to meet people’s expectations
NN Online: BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday urged the interim government to take effective steps to meet the expectations of people in order...