Bangladesh GSP Plus Status: Impact on Rights and Labor Laws
Bangladesh's GSP Plus Status: A Vital Call for Rights and Labor Law ReformThe European Parliamentary Committee on International Trade has issued a stern call for Bangladesh to enhance its rights situation and revise labor...
Participation in National Elections Cannot Be Compelled: Chief Election Commissioner
The CEC's Stance on Compelling Political ParticipationChief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal made a significant statement yesterday, emphasizing that it is impossible to force any political party to participate in the upcoming national election....
Solving the Energy Crisis: Strategies for Success
Energy Crisis: Expert InsightsEnergy expert Badrul Imam, former professor of geology at Dhaka University, has raised concerns about the government's approach to tackling the ongoing energy crisis in Bangladesh. Imam believes that the recent...
Electricity Crisis: How to Address and Overcome the Growing Issue
**Electricity Crisis: Bangladesh Battles Worsening Power Shortages**Bangladesh is currently grappling with a severe electricity crisis that is escalating rapidly, particularly in the northern regions of the country. The government's initial plan to implement one...
Ally of Rajapaksa Wins Presidential Election in Sri Lanka
**Ally of Rajapaksa Wins Presidential Election in Sri Lanka**Six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe emerged as the new president of Sri Lanka after securing a substantial victory in the parliament vote yesterday. With a total...
Fatal Road Accident: Six Lives Lost in Tragic Crash
Tragedy Strikes: Fatal Road Accident Claims Six Lives in BarishalIn a heartbreaking turn of events, a tragic road accident in Bakerganj, Barishal, has left six lives lost. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon when a...
Government’s Hesitation Over IMF’s $4.5B Loan: What’s Next?
Government's Hesitation Over IMF's $4.5B Loan: What's Next?The government of Bangladesh is currently facing a critical decision regarding a $4.5 billion loan offer from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Finance Minister, AHM Mustafa...
EC’s Dialogue Stalled as BNP Skips Meeting
EC's Dialogue Stalled as BNP Skips MeetingIn a surprising turn of events, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chose to skip the Election Commission's crucial dialogue, aimed at gathering recommendations from political parties on conducting...
Speak Up: The Importance of Advocacy and Action
High Court Cracks Down on Bangladesh RailwayThe High Court of Bangladesh has taken a firm stance against the mismanagement, ticket scalping, and unsafe practice of passengers traveling on the roofs of trains by Bangladesh...
Put On Hold: Mega Projects Yet to Start
Debapriya Urges Govt to Reconsider Mega ProjectsIn a recent virtual dialogue on the Top 20 Mega Projects in Bangladesh, renowned economist Debapriya Bhattacharya has raised critical concerns about the country's economic stability. With the...