New rule tightens worker classification standards; Uber, Lyft say their drivers won’t be affected
Shawdesh desk: The Biden administration enacted a new labor rule Tuesday that aims to prevent the misclassification of workers as “independent contractors,” a step that could bolster both legal protections ReadMore
Americans will take home more income as IRS changes tax brackets for 2024
Shawdesh desk: With the New Year comes new tax brackets, and Americans could see their paychecks change as the IRS tries to adjust brackets to deal with inflation. You’re about ReadMore
Will protest against corruption: Barrister Sumon
Shawdesh des: Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Sumon, who has been elected as an independent candidate from Habiganj-4 constituency, said that he will protest against corruption and speak up for the ReadMore
EU to continue work with Bangladesh government
Shawdesh desk: The European Union (EU) has assured that it would work with the upcoming new Bangladesh government led by Awami League that witnessed a landslide victory in the 12th ReadMore
Dhaka-4: Chamber Judge orders Awlad Hossain to take oath
Shawdesh desk: Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division has ordered independent candidate of Dhaka-4 constituency Awlad Hossain to take oath suspending the High Court’s previous verdict. Appellate Division Chamber Justice ReadMore
RMG owners want continuation of policy support from new govt
Shawdesh desk: The country’s readymade garments (RMG) and textile businessmen would like to get policy support from the new government like previous years, and relief from tax and customs harassments ReadMore
11 JaPa MPs take oath of office
Shawdesh Desk: Newly elected eleven MPs of Jatiya Party (JaPa), long considered Bangladesh’s third-largest political force, took the oath of office on Wednesday morning. Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administered the oath ReadMore
Blinken urges Israel to engage with region on postwar plans that include path to Palestinian state
Shawdesh Desk: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday called on Israel to work with moderate Palestinians and neighboring countries on plans for postwar Gaza, saying they were willing ReadMore
