Labour migration from Bangladesh has dropped by nearly 30% over the past year, signalling a continued contraction in the country's labour market and reflecting changing trends in job preparedness and overseas employment demand. A key factor behind the shrinking labour market has been the reduced recruitment from countries such as Saudi
Author: Masudul Hoque, UNB
State neglected families of 1,399 martyred FFs for 20 years
gazetted martyred freedom fighters (FFs) for the past 20 years, Liberation War Affairs Adviser Farooq-e-Azam ordered the authorities concerned to take measures to address it immediately. "Even after 20 years since the gazette was published, neither application has been submitted by these families, nor the government has taken any initiative to
Dhaka’s mosquito menace spirals out of control; frustration mounts
Dhaka is facing an unprecedented mosquito crisis as Culex mosquitoes multiply at alarming rates, turning what was once a seasonal nuisance into a year-round public health emergency. Despite significant financial allocations and mosquito control efforts, the situation continues to deteriorate, leaving residents frustrated and vulnerable to life-threatening diseases like dengue, malaria,
Concerns grow over Biman’s ability to handle HSJIA 3rd terminal
Concerns are growing among airlines and passengers over Biman Bangladesh Airlines' ground handling services, with experts questioning its ability to manage operations at the new third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSJIA). Biman Bangladesh Airlines claims to be offering international standard ground handling services, not only for its own flights
COP29: Bangladesh rejects climate loans, demands fair financing
Bangladesh, one of the nations most affected by climate change, is not receiving adequate financial support as promised under international agreements, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan. Talking to UNB during the ongoing COP29 summit in Baku, Rizwana expressed dissatisfaction with the global financing mechanisms, saying that a significant portion of
Reforms underway to improve train ticketing system
The government is undertaking a series of initiatives aimed at making train ticket purchase easier, more transparent, and passenger-friendly. According to Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, adviser to the Ministry of Railways, Bangladesh Railway and the Ministry of Railways are working together to revamp the system, introducing changes that will also include
Hasina govt took high-cost projects in energy sector
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has said that unplanned development projects were taken in the power and energy sector during Sheikh Hasina regime with implemention at a higher cost. In an exclusive interview with UNB this week, Fouzul said during former prime minister Hasina's tenure, the
Govt offers new Hajj packages with enhanced services
Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain has said that prospective Hajj pilgrims could expect a more affordable and comfortable package, with the highest quality of service provided. Talking to UNB, Khalid Hossain, also a distinguished Islamic scholar, said the 2025 Hajj package, set to be unveiled on October 30, would offer
Govt in limbo as admin plagued by inertia
Bangladesh's interim government is grappling with a significant administrative slowdown since assuming power in August. Ministries, including the Ministry of Public Administration, are facing sluggish work progress, and development projects appear similarly stagnant. An environment of uncertainty and fear is palpable among government officials, which is contributing to the slowdown. A visit
Govt lags behind in setting admin right
Two months into its tenure, Bangladesh's interim government is encountering increasing scrutiny over delays in appointing key administrative officials. With seven secretaries still unappointed in various ministries and divisions, and a lack of deputy commissioners (DCs) in eight districts, the ramifications for governance and public administration are becoming increasingly pronounced. The void