Bangladesh Artist Welfare Trust reformed

The Ministry of Cultural Affairs of the interim government has appointed a 15-member board of trustees to supervise the Bangladesh Artist Welfare Trust, dedicated to enhancing the lives of disadvantaged artists with effective projects and activities, for the next three years. Dr Asif Nazrul, the adviser of the Ministry of Cultural

Welfare-oriented mega projects to get priority

Keeping in mind the benefits people have been enjoying from large infrastructures like Metro Rail and Padma Bridge, the government will also prioritise funding in the next fiscal budget for implementation of more mega-projects, officials have said. The finance officials have already received directives from the government high-ups for allocating enhanced

Workers safety and welfare a top priority for RMG industry

BGMEA Vice President Shahidullah Azim said the RMG industry is globally acclaimed for its impressive achievements, especially in ensuring workplace safety and workers' rights and wellbeing. "Workers' safety and welfare is a top priority for the RMG industry. Over the years the industry has ensured a better and congenial atmosphere for

GP contributes Tk 30.31cr to labour welfare fund

Grameenphone has contributed around Tk 30.31 crore  to the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund under the Ministry of Labour and Employment for the welfare of the workers, a press release said Thursday. A five-member delegation led by Grameenphone’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Syed Tanvir Husain handed over the cheque to