
BANGLADESH: States must call out violations of civic freedoms at upcoming UN review
Bangladesh's human rights record is going to be reviewed at the 44th session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on 13 November 2023. CIVICUS and AHRC submitted a stakeholder submission for the UPR in April 2023 where our organisations highlight a range of issues. Out of the 29 recommendations Bangladesh received during the previous cycle of the UPR related to civic space, it has only partially implemented one, says a press release of the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC).
Mr. Iqbal Chowdhury, CEO of the company said:
“I thank all members and stakeholders of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh family for delivering outstanding results in the last 9 months despite challenging economic condit...
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics winner Claudia Goldin explains the male-female wage gap
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh delivers profitable growth in Q3
- Q3 Net Sales grew by 12% and operating EBIT grew by 18%
- PAT Margin improved by 517 basis points to 25% in Q3
- As part of our commitment to Circular Economy & De-carbonization, 37,000 tons of waste disposed in the first 9 months, a 55% higher than last year through Geocycle.

Rupali Bank gets ICAB Best Corporate Award
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh has given best corporate award to Rupali Bank Ltd. in public sector banks for best presented Annual Reports, Integrated Reporting and Corporate Governance disclosures-2022.
Chairman of Rupali Bank Kazi Sanaul Hoq & Mohammad Jahangir Managing Director & CEO of Rupali Bank received the award from Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, MP. State minister ministry of planning Dr. Shamsul Alam , Senior Secretary of commerce Ministry Tapan kanti Ghosh among others were present.
On behalf of Rupali Bank Ltd. General M...

ICC Bangladesh UNICEF partner to advance children’s well-being
The International Chamber of Commerce - Bangladesh (ICC-B) and UNICEF launched a new partnership to address the challenges impacting children in Bangladesh and reinforce a shared commitment towards the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.The two organizations have officially joined forces to promote children’s rights and well-being in Bangladesh and strengthen cooperation efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
During the launch event, ICC Bangladesh President, Mr. Mahbubur Rahman and UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh Mr. Sheldon Yett signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) committing to work together to leverage expertise, mobilize resources, and collaborate to protect and promote children’s rights in Bangladesh, including during emergencies ...