Stakeholders from various communities on 01 February emphasized the need to educate and inform businesses about the measures they should put in place in their operations to end child labour practices. They also emphasized the need to start a conversation about how to include children's rights in business practices over the
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DIU achieves permanent certificate
The Ministry of Education has given Daffodil International University a certificate of permanent establishment and management after evaluating the overall issues including the education environment, quality standards, all the performance related to education and meeting all the conditions of the private university, said a press release. This was informed to the
BGMEA president calls for ethical prices from buyers
Global buyers should cooperate with garment suppliers and pay ethical prices to enable and encourage the factories to take more initiatives for the workers' welfare, said Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). Low prices for products made in compliant factories cannot be justified in any
Valentine’s Day Celebration at Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort
February is a month to celebrate and strengthen not just romantic relationships; it is a month to appreciate yourself and your loved ones. Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has arranged a host of events and promotions to keep its guests engaged on Valentine’s Day. Celebration will begin on 14 Februaryat the
bKash offers BDT 150 on payment at Ekushey Book Fair
Fuel Oil Import: Dhaka urges Riyadh for deferred payment facility
Bangladesh has reiterated its request to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to explore possible cooperation from the country in meeting Bangladesh's domestic energy needs.Reflecting on the current political instability in parts of Europe, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday urged Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa
Myanmar must end violence, HR abuses: 22 FMs say in a joint statement
The military regime in Myanmar must end violence and create space for meaningful and inclusive dialogue to allow for any democratic process to resume, according to a joint statement.The joint statement from 22 Foreign Ministers and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs was issued on the second anniversary of
Democracy wins again thru’ free, fair by-polls: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader Wednesday said democracy has once again won in the country with free and fair by-elections held Wednesday at six constituencies left by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He made the remarks while speaking at a rally, organised by the Dhaka South City AL, at
Why Israel, Palestinians violence may enter a devastating new phase
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken rushed to the Middle East this week to make yet another push for a negotiated settlement between Israel and the Palestinians following yet another dramatic escalation in violence between the two sides. Blinken urged peace in his meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and
PM opens month-long Ekushey Book Fair
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday inaugurated the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2023, the annual event of booklovers and publishers, in the capital.The premier opened the country's biggest book fair in the afternoon, joining its inaugural ceremony in person on the Bangla Academy premise after a gap of three years