A special court here Thursday extended till July 4 the period of bail granted to Grameen Telecom Chairman and Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus and three others in a case filed against them for violating labour law. Judge MA Awal of Labour Appellate Tribunal passed the order as Dr Muhammad Yunus
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SC upholds HC order validating candidacy of Shahadat
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the High Court order for accepting the nomination paper of Shahadat Hossain, younger brother of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, in the upcoming Companiganj Upazila Parishad Election. A seven-member bench of the Appellate Division led by Senior Justice M Enayetur
BB’s restriction on journalists to help financial oligarchy: CPD
Dr Fahmida Khatun, executive director of Center for Policy Dialogue, a private think tank, on Thursday said that financial sector in Bangladesh suffers from lack of good governance and accountability. The central bank has closed its doors for journalists to facilitate the financial oligarchy, she said while speaking on a keynote
If electoral system is destroyed, there’ll be no democracy: EC Rashida
Election Commissioner Rashida Sultana on Thursday said electoral system is the key to democracy and if it is destroyed, then there will be no democracy in the country. "The EC has made concerted efforts to ensure that all elections are conducted in a manner that is free, fair, participatory, and acceptable
Over 25pc DSCC area to be brought under afforestation: Taposh
More than 25 percent area of DSCC will be brought under afforestation, said Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said on Thursday. “And Dhaka South City Corporation will stand first to achieve the target of 25 percent afforestation announced by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,” he said. He
Telenor, GP, Plan International unite
Telenor, Grameenphone, and Plan International have joined forces in empowering more than 2.35 million marginalised women and youth through "Digital Inclusion: Safe Digital Space for Girls and Youth Project". The initiative aims to enhance digital literacy, skills, resilience and create a safe online environment for the women and youth who often
IBCML achieves Independence Golden Jubilee Award I
Islami Bank Capital Management Limited (IBCML) has been awarded "Independence Golden Jubilee Award, 2023" in “Merchant Banker” category awarded by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for contribution in the capital market. Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, MP, Speaker of the National Parliament handed over the award as Chief Guest to
TECNO Partners With Sony
Innovative smartphone brand TECNO has partnered with Sony, the leading manufacturer of consumer electronics products, to offer experience-centric features to the users. Under this collaboration, TECNO’s CAMON 30 series will be facilitated with industry-leading camera and imaging features. Because of this collaboration, TECNO users will be able to experience many
SCB partners with Bidyanondo
Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) and the Bidyanondo Foundation have partnered to provide 150 beneficiaries from marginalised urban communities with access to training opportunities, sewing machines, and the materials needed to begin their own tailoring businesses. The project will empower the selected beneficiaries to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams, while bolstering economic
3 discriminations in WASH budget, demand to increase the allocation
Adequate allocation should be given to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector in the national budget for the next financial year 2023-24. Despite the increase in allocation to this sector in recent years, various types of disparities remain. Overall, three types of disparities can be observed in this sector, which should