Bangladesh forms wage board for garment sector
Board to review minimum wage as workers demand Tk30,000
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Bangladesh heritage to be showcased in 51 nations
Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced that Bangladesh's thousand-year-old cultural heritage will be promoted globally through cultural diplomacy across …
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UN GA Extends LDC Graduation Timeline for Bangladesh, Nepal
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Bangladesh forms wage board for garment sector
The Labour Ministry announced a six-member board to set a new minimum wage for garment workers, appointing representatives from government, employers and workers amid nationwide protests.
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Restoring peace to the hills
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Indian High Commissioner calls Lalon Shah
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Sexual Assault at Chittagong University Linked to Bangladesh Chhatra League
A female first-year Arts student at Chittagong University was sexually assaulted by five men on July 17, with police and …
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CU admin identifies two molesters
Chittagong University officials said they have identified two suspects in a sexual assault of a female student and are working …
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OIC pledges support for speedy Rohingya repatriation
The OIC chief promised firm backing for Bangladesh’s effort to return Rohingya refugees, highlighting cooperation in education and development sectors.
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Bangladesh's youth-led NCP struggles
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