Leather sector poised for growth after environmental reform
Bangladesh’s highly productive leather sector, under growing international scrutiny for destructive environmental practices, now seems poised for new growth as a major environmental upgrade nears completion. For decades, pollution from Dhaka’s tanneries has poured into the Buriganga River, wiping out aquatic life and forcing the city to rely heavily on groundwater for washing and drinking. But a new industrial campus and a central effluent treatment plant (CETP) on the outskirts of the city are promising an environmental turnaround that has quieted international criticism and sparked new economic optimism.
BD moving forward towards inclusive education
Commending Bangladesh for its effort on education, UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova said that all the countries lagging behind in achieving the Education for All (EFA) goal can follow its example.
Bokova made the statement as an answer to the question of Dr Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, Bangladesh Representative to the UNESCO Executive Board on Tuesday at the 196th session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris.
She said that Bangladesh is moving forward towards inclusive education within the prior-set target of 2015 due to the present government’s political will and commitment to the education.
She also lauded the role and commitment of Sheikh Hasina.
The UNESCO DG recalled Bangladesh’s achievement in MDGs and EFA well ahead of the 2015 , the target date to ac...
Saudi visas for domestic workers from April 20
The Saudi Ministry of Labor will start issuing visas for Bangladeshi domestic workers from Monday, April 20 (Rajab 1), according to ministry sources.
The ministry’s decision came after the completion of all procedures and terms and conditions for the recruitment on the basis of the labor pact signed by the two countries earlier, said Ahmed Al-Fohaid, deputy minister for international affairs.
He said the concerned parties in the private sector in both the countries have reached agreement on the cost of recruitment, a...
He said the concerned parties in the private sector in both the countries have reached agreement on the cost of recruitment, a...
Beef ban beefing up the Indo-Bangla border
Millions of cattle from Maharashtra will soon join the stream from West Bengal, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar and Uttarakhand that are smuggled annually to Bangladesh. This will be the unintended consequence of the Maharashtra government’s bullheaded decision to impose a ban on the slaughter of cows, bulls, steers and oxen.
The other consequence of the ban is that this easing of the demand-supply gap in Bangladesh will bring cheer to beef consumers ...
The other consequence of the ban is that this easing of the demand-supply gap in Bangladesh will bring cheer to beef consumers ...
No pain, no gain – says Governor
Dr. Atiur Rahman, reputed as the ‘Green Governor’ has a reputation for innovative thinking and problem solving. He is renowned for his support of the agriculture sector and his focus on SME as well as green banking. As one of the most progressive and well-respected Central Bank Governors in the world, United World discusses Bangladesh’s economic growth outlook and the opportunities and challenges for the banking sector.
Across the region we have seen recent growth downgrades. How do you see the growth prospects for Bangladesh this ...
Across the region we have seen recent growth downgrades. How do you see the growth prospects for Bangladesh this ...
Exuberance, ignorance mark Pahela Baisakh
Pahela Baisakh, the first day of 1422 in the Bangla calendar, is set to arrive. The youth are going overboard in their exuberance and enthusiasm to celebrate this traditional festival.
Young men and women are thronging the shopping centres, buying new clothes and accessories for the occasion. They are rushing to the bazar’s to buy hilsa, willing to 
pay exorbitant prices for the fish. They are chalking out the day’s plans in advance. Yet amidst this frenzied festivity, there is a shocking lack of knowledge about ...
pay exorbitant prices for the fish. They are chalking out the day’s plans in advance. Yet amidst this frenzied festivity, there is a shocking lack of knowledge about ...
