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CR Abrar sworn in as new adviser

Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, popularly known as CR Abrar, a retired Professor at Dhaka University's International Relations (IR) Department, has sworn in as an adviser to the incumbent Interim Government.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath to the new advisor at the Bangabhaban Durbar Hall at about 11am.

The newly inducted adviser also took the oath of secrecy there. Chief Advisor Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus and advisors, leaders of political parties and oth...

Price deflation pressures Bangladesh’s RMG industry

The outlook for Bangladesh’s apparel sector in the global market remains positive, with work orders expected to rise, sustaining growth momentum into 2025. Industry insiders have indicated that buyer confidence is recovering, leading to an expansion of sourcing activities in Bangladesh, which will help maintain this upward trend.

Official data shows that the European Union's apparel imports between January and December 2024 experienced a modest 1.53% increase in value, reaching $92.56 billion. However, a substantial 8.98% rise in import volume was accompanied by a 6.83% decline in average unit prices, exerting downward pressure on major sourcing countries, including Bangladesh.

Hasina to face trial for crimes against humanity

Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has stated that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will face trial for crimes against humanity.

"A trial will take place. Not only her, but also all those associated with her – including her family members, clients, and associates," he said in an interview with UK-based Sky News.

Hasina is accused of overseeing a system of enforced disappearances during her tenure, as well as orchestrating a m...

Stratum Nutrition announces distribution partnership in B’desh

Ingredient supplier for both pet and human health Stratum Nutrition announced a distribution partnership with Alchem Enterprise, a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical raw materials distributor for the Bangladesh market. With the new partnership, Alchem Enterprise will distribute several of Stratum’s ingredients, including NEM eggshell membrane, sageXtra botanical for cognitive support, ESC eggshell calcium, Ovolux eggshell membrane collagen ingredient for beauty from within, and Eggshell Membrane Collagen Support Complex.

“We are extremely pleased to be partnered with a premier distribution partner in Bangladesh,” stated Chris Haynes, senior director of global sales at Stratum Nutrition, in the press release. “Alchem’s team has shown to be very in tune ...

BB cuts daily CRR, month-end ratio unchanged

The central bank has decided to ease the daily cash reserve ratio (CRR) requirement for commercial banks, providing them with some relief amid ongoing liquidity constraints, according to officials.

Under this decision, Bangladesh Bank (BB), the country's central bank, has reduced the daily CRR maintenance requirement by 50 basis points, lowering it from the current 3.50 per cent to...

ARTICLE 19 submits key media reform proposals to Bangladesh

ARTICLE 19 appreciates the Bangladesh Interim Government’s ongoing efforts to ensure a free, independent, and safe media environment in line with international human rights standards and to improve the country’s media landscape. As part of ARTICLE 19’s advocacy for press freedom, media independence, and the protection of journalists in Bangladesh, the organisation submitted key recommendations to the Bangladesh Media Reform Commission on 23 February 2025, highlighting necessary legal and policy reforms.

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