The explosion on the oil tanker MT SuvarnaSwarajya in Bangladesh early this month underscores the lack of adequate international and national regulations, oversight, and labor rights protections in the shipbreaking industry, Human Rights Watch and the NGO Shipbreaking Platform said on Wednesday. Six workers have died and four remain in critical
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Govt suspends five-year plan in first ECNEC meeting
The interim government announced on Wednesday that it will temporarily suspend the implementation of the country's five-year plans as part of a shift in its economic strategy. "We are suspending the five-year plan for now. It's not our focus at the moment," Planning Adviser Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud told reporters during a
Tally Solutions launches TallyPrime 5.0
To address the ever-evolving needs of the MSME ecosystem, Tally Solutions, a leading international technology company providing business management software, announced the global launch of TallyPrime 5.0 with a complete and seamless multilingual experience. A standout feature, the ‘Complete Multilingual Experience’ will facilitate seamless business operations in multiple languages be
OPPO A3x series arrives in Bangladesh
ICB holds stakeholder meeting
A stakeholder meeting with the participation of the stakeholders of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) Chittagong branch was held on 15 September at the ICB Chittagong branch located in the city’s Agrabad. Honorable Chairman of the Board of Directors of ICB, a leading economist and capital market expert of Bangladesh,
BRAC Bank contributes to Kidney Foundation
BRAC Bank has contributed to Kidney Foundation Sylhet's establishment of an oxygen plant at its new premises, reinforcing its continued commitment to the healthcare sector. This initiative complements the bank’s unique and inclusive health initiative, "BRAC Bank Aporajeyo Ami", which aims to improve access to essential healthcare services for people
SBAC Bank holds town hall meeting
BRAC Bank reading café ‘Keu Keu Kotha Rakhey’
BRAC Bank Reading Café recently hosted a stimulating discussion on acclaimed Bangladeshi mystery writer Mohammad Nazimuddin’s novel ‘Keu Keu Kotha Rakhey’ on September 9. The author's presence enriched the session as members critically and analytically explored the novel's intricate layers. His insights, which were a highlight of the session, provided
GP, Symphony unveil 4G smartphone
Mobile phone operator Grameenphone in collaboration with local handset manufacturer Symphony has launched co-branded smart phone dubbed ATOM5. With made in Bangladesh tag, this Symphony ATOM5 offers premium features equipped with advanced technology accessible to all, said a Grameenphone press release Sunday. It said this partnership aims to enable and transform
