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Trade Union Platform for Migrant Workers starts operation

UNB, Dhaka: Trade Union Platform for Migrant Workers (TPMW), Bangladesh’s first-ever trade union for migrant workers – began its operation on Wednesday. The platform has 11 members, including seven federations

Bangladesh shipbreaking industry lacks adequate oversight: HRW

UNB, Dhaka: The explosion on the oil tanker MT Suvarna Swarajya in Bangladesh early this month underscores the lack of adequate international and national regulations, oversight, and labor rights protections

Absent police officers won’t be allowed to rejoin: Home Adviser

TDS Desk: Police officers who have been absent from work will no longer be allowed to rejoin their duties, said Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. He

World Bank Vice President for South Asia Region to meet CA, Finance Adviser

TDS Desk: The World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region, Martin Raiser arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday. During his two-day visit, Raiser will meet with Chief Adviser Prof

Chaos, instability prevail in public administration

Some officials are preoccupied with securing promotions, transfers to desirable positions, and lobbying for roles such as Deputy Commissioners (DCs). UNB, Dhaka: Though the interim government led by Nobel Laureate

Durga Puja knocking at the door: Hilsa price surges to Tk4,200 per kg in India

Hilsa fish comes India via secret channels, a wholesaler at Kolkata says TDS Desk: With the interim government in Bangladesh banning the export of Hilsa to India, fish sellers in