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One in three Bangladeshis living in deprived neighbourhoods in UK

One in three Bangladeshis and Pakistanis in England and Wales lived in deprived neighbourhoods at the time of the 2011 Census, as defined by the government, a new analysis reveals the shocking. In contrast, only one in twelve of the Census’s White British group lived in deprived neighbourhoods. UK immigrationDr Stephen Jivraj from The University of Manchester and Dr Omar Khan from the Runnymede Trust say all ethnic...

Apparel orders shifted to other countries: Buyers frustrated

Frustrated foreign buyers have shifted their apparel orders to other countries as violence on Dhaka-Chittagong highway increases amid political unrest. An attack on the transports by the miscreants during blockade, one of them carrying three foreign buyers, in the capital several days ago prompted the buyers to take such quick decision. After tragic death of 1,245 workers in RanaPlaza collapse and fire incident at Tazreen Fashions, the prevailing political unrest and violence have aggravated the uncertainty among the buyers, garment industry entrepreneurs said.

Bangladesh—Toxic factionalism and constitutional confusions

Bangladesh, the eighth most populated country in the world, is seething with political factionalism and constitutional confusions. Let me first note, however, that, despite ceaseless political turmoil, Bangladesh has secured significant economic growth since its independence in 1971 from Pakistan. The people of Bangladesh are entrepreneurial by temperament. They thrive as merchants, traders, and retailers. Bangladeshi immigrants control the Indian food business in the United Kingdom. Be not surprised to find a Bangladeshi owner behind almost every “Indian restaurant” in London. With copious initiative, Bangladeshis are taking over the Indian food and other retail businesses in New York City. In Kansas, a Bangladeshi immigrant has opened the first Malays...

Canada supports ILO initiative to improve RMG conditions

Canada has announced its support for a joint initiative with the International Labour Organization (ILO) entitled “Improving Working Conditions in the Ready-Made Garment Sector” in Bangladesh. Canada’s support for this initiative is helping to ensure that Bangladesh is better equipped to provide safe and healthy employment for its people,” said Christian Paradis, Canda’s minister of international development and minister for La Francophonie. “Stimulating sustainable economic growth is critical to breaking the cycle of poverty, increasing security and encouraging equality”, he said.

Axiata Group CEO appointed as GSMA Deputy Chair

 Axiata Group Berhad, the parent company of Robi Axiata Ltd Tuesday announced the appointment of its President and Group CEO, Dato‟ Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim, as Deputy Chairman of the GSM Association (GSMA), the organisation representing more than 800 of the world's mobile operators, as well as more than 230 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem. The appointment represents the first time that a Malaysian has held the prestigious post and the first time an ASEAN country has been represented as well. The nomination by GSMA is industry recognition of Axiata as a leading mobile group, not only regionally, but globally.

Airtel to quit Sri Lanka selling business to Etisalat

Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel is close to exit from Sri Lankan mobile market by selling its business to Etisalat. According to reports, Airtel was negotiating for over five months with the UAE-based telecom company and have agreed on the broad contours of the deal, reports NIDAHASA. airtelAn announcement from Airtel is expected before the return of Manoj Kohli, managing director and chief executive officer (International) of the company, in January to India. Kohli is also in-charge ...
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