Stakeholders must be accountable for workplace safety, labor rights: US envoy
Shawdesh desk: The United States has recognised that positive changes, particularly in the RMG export sector in Bangladesh, have been occurred because of the tireless efforts “Today, garment factories are ReadMore
Govt to procure 16.50 lakh tonnes Boro paddy, rice
Shawdesh Desk: The government has set a target to procure 4 lakh tonnes of paddy, 12.50 lakh tonnes of boiled rice and one lakh tonne wheat in the upcoming Boro ReadMore
Bangladesh to import sugar from Malaysia at cheap price
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh government has decided to import sugar from Malaysia at comparatively low cost. The sugar will be sold at open market through TCB at low price. Cabinet Committee ReadMore
Tarique, Zubaida indicted in graft case
Shawdesh desk: A Dhaka court on Thursday framed charges against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman in a graft case filed against them for acquiring wealth ReadMore
‘Historic moment’: India’s first underwater metro route completes maiden run
Shawdesh desk: Flowers, a coconut and a round of cheers were part of the celebrations following the inaugural test run through India’s first underwater metro tunnel on Wednesday. The Kolkata ReadMore
Intel, ARM reach joint chip manufacturing deal
Shawdesh Desk: In a significant move, chip-maker Intel on Wednesday said it will work with British chip designer ARM to build low-power compute system-on-chips (SoCs). The collaboration will focus on ReadMore
Clashes in Sudan’s Darfur kill 24: official
Shawdesh desk: Clashes between Arab and non-Arab groups in Sudan’s Darfur region have left at least 24 people dead, dozens of homes burned, and thousands displaced, an official said on ReadMore
Hasina to inaugurate Indian Ocean Conference in Dhaka May 12
Shawdesh Desk: Bangladesh will host the Indian Ocean Conference in Dhaka in May 12-13, says foreign ministry spokesperson Seheli Sabrin on Thursday. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the conference ReadMore
