Italy suspends work permit for Bangladeshis, others

Due to the high number of false and counterfeit documents, the Italian Government has suspended the validity of all "NullaOsta" (work authorizations) issued in favour of citizens of some countries, including Bangladesh, until due verification is completed, said the Italian Embassy in Dhaka. According to Law Decree 11 October 2024, the

Age limits and employment issues in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s job market stands at a critical crossroads, where young graduates face daunting odds and an aging workforce holds onto limited opportunities. High youth unemployment, session delays in education, and the overwhelming preference for stable government jobs have created a unique set of challenges. At the center of these issues

EU declares new humanitarian aid package for Bangladesh, others

The European Commission has announced new funding to support humanitarian projects in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia and Malaysia. The Commission on Tuesday announced the new humanitarian aid package of €21.5 million for the Asia-Pacific region, bringing the total EU support to almost €95 million in 2024. Meanwhile, a EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flight

DIU ranks first in Bangladesh in world university rankings’25

Daffodil International University (DIU) is ranked jointly at the top in `Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings-2025’ among Bangladeshi Universities, a press release said Friday. DIU has also achieved an overall position in the range of 801–1000 among global universities ranked this year. Besides, it ranks 269th globally in ‘Research

Bangladesh seek redemption to level T20 series against India

Bangladesh sought an improved performance to deny a further Indian juggernaut when they take on the hosts in the second T20 International in India's capital Delhi today (9 October). The match starts at 7.30 PM (Bangladesh Time). A defeat in the second match would ruin Bangladesh's all hopes to win the

Bangladesh suffer 21-run defeat to England in T20WC

Bangladesh Women's cricket team suffered a 21-run defeat to England despite restricting the mighty opponent to 118-7 in their second game of the T20 World Cup at Sharjah Cricket Stadium Saturday night. The Tigresses, as it was adorably called, put a reckless batting show to be held back to 97-7 while

70% of children in Bangladesh face discrimination, says Kochi Konther Asar

At least 70% of children in Bangladesh experience some form of discrimination, revealed Kochi Konther Asar (KKA), a children's organization, during a press conference marking 'World Children's Day 2024' and 'World Children's Week.' Held at the Biswa Sahitya Kendra in Banglamotor, Dhaka, the event outlined KKA's efforts to address critical issues

18,000 new workers from Bangladesh to get priority

Reassuring decent working conditions, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday said his government will give immediate attention to the fresh entry of 18,000 Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia in the first phase subject to all conditions are met. "We have discussed the whole system. And we have gone through very transparent