Bangladesh Bank updates environmental, social risk management guidelines
According to the guideline, a third-party environmental and social impact assessment will have to be conducted for financing in all infrastructure projects.
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Over 500,000 expats returned home after losing jobs amid Covid-19 pandemic: Minister
The Bangladesh Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment minister also said that a total of 1.05 million female migrant workers were working in 84 countries across the world.
Bangladeshis may soon be able to live in Bali tax-free and work remotely
The new 'digital nomad visas' will let remote workers live in the island tax-free for up to 5 years.
Flood damages: Farmers face hunger after loss of crops
The floods that began on June 15 is the third blow within two months.
Bangladesh slashes rice import tariffs to 25%
The move comes in the wake of a spike in the price of rice even during peak harvesting season amid speculation of crop losses from floods and unfavourable weather.
Making a living through art in Bangladesh
While the practice of turning your creative endeavours into a career is frowned upon, there is no denying that artists are here to stay.
Covid-19 cases on the rise in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Europe
Cases jumped by about 45 per cent in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and by about 6 per cent in Europe. Southeast Asia was the only region to report a slight 4 per cent…
Floating city in the shape of a brain coral rises from the Indian Ocean
The floating city large enough to house 20,000 people is being built in a turquoise lagoon – just 10 minutes by boat from Male, the Maldivian capital.
Will Rohingya repatriation remain a myth?
In order to resolve the current stalemate, the paper says both Bangladesh and Myanmar should hold regular meetings through their Joint Working Group and Technical Working group.
Real wage decline could push low-income families into poverty
It is possible that the coronavirus pandemic caused a structural change in demand for workers with increased reliance on digital technology in both production and distribution of…