Chief of the Labour Reform Commission Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed on Thursday said the commission will highlight the legal protection and recognition of the informal sector workers in their recommendations as more than 85 percent of these workers have not yet been brought under legal protection. "New labour sectors are being
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No intervention needed as govt looking into ISKCON: HC
The High Court on Thursday said as the relevant authorities have taken necessary steps prioritising the ISKCON issue and now there is no need for court intervention. The High Court bench of of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury made the remarks in response to a petition seeking a
47th BCS circular published for 3,688 positions
The Public Service Commission (PSC) on Thursday published the circular for the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination, announcing a total of 3,688 vacancies. Among these, 3,487 positions are for various cadres, while 201 are designated for non-cadre roles. According to the circular, the age of applicants will be calculated as of
Bangladesh’s export earnings rebound from slump
Bangladesh's export sector is showing signs of steady recovery, overcoming disruptions caused by the political turmoil in July and August that led to the ouster of the Awami League government. According to data from the National Board of Revenue (NBR), export earnings in October surged by approximately 19 per cent compared
Don’t’ pave the way for fascist’s return: BNP
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday warned that there is a possibility for the return of fascism due to disruptive activities and disunity among those who contributed to the success of the student-led uprising. "Fascism has been defeated, but it can return any time. We must not pave
Statins could revolutionise blood pressure management: Study
Statins, a class of drugs that lower cholesterol and other fats in the blood, could revolutionie blood pressure management that could potentially benefit over 200 million people, who are on statins therapy, suggests a study. Dr Raquibul Hasan, associate professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Mercer University College
DIU launches public health study site in Savars Bhabanipur
The Department of Public Health at Daffodil International University (DIU) has officially launched its Public Health Study Site in Bhabanipur of Savar. This Public Health Study Site will serve as a hub for the health research and education, playing a vital role in improving the community health, says a press
BCKT urges govt to form education reform commission
Bangladesh Chhatra Kalyan Trust (BCKT) has urged Prof M Aminul Islam, special assistant (state minister rank) of the education ministry, to form an education reform commission comprising all stake holders without any delay. A five-member team of the Kalyan Trust met Prof Aminul at his office at Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday
46th BCS preliminary exam results republished
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has republished the results of the 46th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination, with 21,397 candidates selected for the written examinations. In an announcement made on Wednesday, the PSC revealed that this new list includes candidates from the preliminary exam held on 26 April. According to the
Govt seeks to shore up funds with non-tax revenue
The government has taken a move to improve collection from non-tax revenue (NTR) sources, as the revenue collection from this sector witnessed a downtrend in recent times. According to an official document, the collection of the NTR in the 2023-24 fiscal was Tk 49,000 crore while the actual target was Tk