Int’l conference on living wages held in Berlin
A tripartite delegation from Bangladesh, composed of 11 members from the government, business associations and trade unions, took part in the ‘European Conference on Living Wages’ in Berlin, Germany.
The conference was jointly organised by the governments of Germany and the Netherlands held on November 25-26, said a media release issued on Thursday.
President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) M Atiqul Islam and a senior official from the Mini...
President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) M Atiqul Islam and a senior official from the Mini...
Nouman receives Gusi Peace Prize
The Bangladeshi rights activist, AHM Nouman has received the Gusi Peace Prize International Award- 2013 in recognition to his contribution to poverty alleviation and humanitarianism.
Gusi Peace Prize Foundation, an Asian foremost prize giving body based in Manila, gave the award. A total of 17 dignitaries with international repute including President, Former Prime Ministers and Saudi Prince were honoured with the prestigious award at the 12th award giving ceremony at the Philippines International Convention Centre (PICC) on Wednesday.
Nouman, secretary general and founder of Development Alternative of the Rural Poor (DORP), a national NGO, introduced maternity allowance in 2005 for poor mothers in Bangladesh. Encouraged by its success, the government is now implementing it across ...
Kuddus seeks help to return after accident in Oman workplace
Abdul Kuddus Mizi, a Bangladeshi worker who has been admitted to hospital following an accident at workplace is hopefully waiting for well-wishers' help for the last six months to go back to his home country, social workers claimed.
Abdul Kuddus Mizi, the victim was admitted to hospital in May after he met an accident at his workplace in Amerat.
"A piece of wood fell on his head and he was severely injured. He was in coma for a few months but his condition has improved a little bit since. But he seems to be extremely weak and has loss of m...
Abdul Kuddus Mizi, the victim was admitted to hospital in May after he met an accident at his workplace in Amerat.
"A piece of wood fell on his head and he was severely injured. He was in coma for a few months but his condition has improved a little bit since. But he seems to be extremely weak and has loss of m...
Empowering youth with disabilities in Bangladesh thru’ ICT
In Bangladesh, youth with disabilities often have difficulty transitioning to work, as they lack the necessary skills to perform competitively in the job market and also face discrimination from employers on the basis of their disability. When the World Bank and Microsoft announced the regional grant competition “Youth Solutions! Technology for Skills and Employment”, we decided to submit a proposal to address this from the Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) in Bangladesh.
Our proposed project titled “Empowering Youth with Disabilities through Market Driven ICT Skills” sought ideas from youth on how to use innovative and creative methods to promote ICT skills amongst youth with disabilities to help them secure gainful employment.
Bangladeshi workers lead protest march in Vancouver for safety accord
More than 100 protesters marched through Hudson's Bay in downtown Vancouver on Monday, demanding the company do more to address safety issues and workers' rights months after the collapse of the RanaPlaza garment factory in Bangladesh.
The protesters took over the second floor of The Bay chanting, "Stop the killing! Sign the accord!", urging the store to sign on to an international agreement known as the Bangladesh Safety Accord.
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Kalpona Akter, executive director of the...
Kalpona Akter, executive director of the...
