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‘Modern-day slavery’ threatening our women migrants
18+ hour, 42+ min ago (201+ words) Remittances from migrant workers act as a lifeline for Bangladesh's economy, contributing over $31 billion last year, and a large portion of this came from Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia. However, behind these figures are Bangladeshi women who migrate there…...
BNP vows people‑first politics, promises wage commission, safe housing
2+ week, 6+ day ago (432+ words) BNP will build a state founded on equality, knowledge and respect for labour, priotising the people above power and merit over privilege, the party chairman Tarique Rahman's wife Dr Zubaida Rahman said today. "We say "we" before "me", 'the country…...
Action will be taken against those who create anarchy during political programmes: home minister
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (158+ words) Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today said law enforcement agencies would take necessary action against those attempting to create anarchy or public suffering in the name of holding political programmes. "We always request political parties not to hold rallies on the…...
Office furniture that boosts productivity without breaking budgets
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (425+ words) Not Baipail, 3.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Narsingdi's Palash Third quake of 4.3 magnitude jolts country in 32 hours CA welcomes Bhutan PM on two-day state visit Six-storey building tilts in Chattogram after quake Setting up an office space can be challenging. Being considerate…...
UK-France migrant returns deal takes effect
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (616+ words) Pak FM claims 1971 issues settled twice; Dhaka disagrees Content creator Tawhid Afridi arrested in Barishal Delimitation of Constituencies: Brawl, protests mark EC hearing 18km of Dhaka Bypass Expressway opens to public A "one-in, one-out" deal in which Britain can return some…...
Creating the perfect home office productivity, comfort, and style
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) Satyajit Ray's ancestral home being demolished Defying transfer orders: 14 NBR officials suspended BB buys $313m more from 22 banks Strategies we can employ in tariff talks with the US Natural light and screen glare According to Faridi," "Soundproofing your home office involves…...
A study-friendly nook to boost productivity
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (125+ words) Trump administration weighs travel ban on dozens of countries, memo says Hot out of the oven: The "live bakery" boom in Dhaka Rohingyas urge Yunus to facilitate their swift return "We are still in shock" Whether you are a student,…...
Film Artistes’ Association protest alarming rise in violence against women
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (163+ words) Banking reforms on the move Dhaka's deadly air: What we know and what we can do Veteran actress Rozina also spoke out, emphasising the situation's urgency, "If we want to build a civilised society, we need to take effective measures…...
Violence against women: Protests rage on streets, online
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (523+ words) Eminent entrepreneur Manzur Elahi no more Road from Uttara South Metro Station to Mirpur DOHS closed until March 13 This is a highly politically motivated govt: Mahfuj Alam Fahim Reza, one of the protesters, said, "We demand setting up a special…...
asylum in Europe
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (111+ words) A record number of Bangladeshis applied for asylum in the European Union last year, but their acceptance rate remained very low. A lack of opportunities for a better life at home pushed a record ... 43,236 sought asylum in EU last year…...