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July-Sept exports to Europe post modest growth

Key destinations of country’s export market like Germany, UK and France a posted modest growth in the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal (2013-14) as compared to the same period of the last fiscal (2012-13). In July-September of the current fiscal, exports to Germany totaled $ 1,237.60 million, which was 16.22 percent of total export earnings for the three-month period. Of the amount, knitwear accounted for $ 701.65 million, woven garments $ 440.66 million and frozen shrimp $ 23.27 million, according to latest figures released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). The EPB figures showed exports to the UK during July-September totaled $ 729.37 million, which was 9.56 percent of the total export earnings for ...

RMG makers seek special law against destructive acts

Considering the recent arson attack on Standard Group an attack on the country’s RMG’s success story, apparel makers now seek a special law against such destructive acts to ensure exemplary punishment of perpetrators in a tribunal. “A special law against such destructive acts must be enacted,” President of the Exporters’ Association of Bangladesh (EAB) Abdus Salam Murshedy told UNB over phone. He said they have already talked to the Prime Minister about the formulation of such a law and also setting up of a tribunal. “I believe, the BGMEA will come up with a formal proposal soon,” said Salam Murshedy, also a BGMEA former President.

Mandela, the 20th century colossus, dies at 95

Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world’s most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa, has died. He was 95. South African President Jacob Zuma made the announcement at a news conference late Thursday, saying “we’ve lost our greatest son.” His death closed the final chapter in South Africa’s struggle to cast off apartheid, leaving the world with indelible memories of a man of astonishing grace and good humor. Rock concerts celebrated his birthday. Hollywood stars glorified him on screen. And his regal bearing, graying...

US envoy lauds Bangladesh’s role in peacekeeping

US ambassador to Dhaka, W Dan Mozena lauded Bangladesh for its ‘great contributions’ to global peacekeeping saying the world is safer, more secure and more stable today. “I’m pleased that America’s partnership with Bangladesh in supporting global peacekeeping continues. I believe that the world today is safer, more secure, more stable thanks to Bangladesh and its great contributions to global peacekeeping,” he told a function in Gazipur on Thursday. mozenaThe US diplomat made the remark while inaug...

AHRC appeals for UN intervention to save Bangladesh people

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has written an open letter to UN Assistant Secretary General Oscar Fernández-Taranco for UN intervention in normalising the situation of Bangladesh, as soon as possible, for the sake of saving lives, livelihood, and liberty of a poverty-stricken nation. Signed by AHRC Executive Director Bijo Francis, the letter was sent to Taranco on the eve of his crucial visit to Bangladesh when the country plunged into deep political and constitutional crisis. The UN Assistant Secretary General is set to visit Bangladesh tomorrow (December 6). human ri... </div><!-- .entry-content --> </article><!-- #post-## --> <div class=

Security forces need to respond in non-partisan way: HRW

“With election sentiments at the bursting point, Bangladeshi security forces need to overcome their long history of using unlawful force against opposition protesters and respond in a way that is professional and non-partisan.” said Brad Adams, Asia director at the Human Rights Watch (HRW). “The ruling Awami League should remember the mistreatment suffered by its supporters when they were in the opposition and ensure that law enforcement agencies act within the law”, added Adams. He said political party and protest leaders should act to prevent violence by their supporters, including against the security forces. The security forces should respond to protests in accordance with international law enforcement standards, only us...
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