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…
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Bangladesh, India for strengthening cooperation in water management, cyber, food security
A joint statement said the two countries reiterated the importance of safe, speedy and sustainable return of "the forcibly displaced persons (Rohingya refugees) from the Rakhine…
Millions marooned in one of the worst flooding disasters
As much as 72 percent of the Sylhet division is now submerged on the back of torrential rainfall and flash floods in upstream India's Meghalaya and Assam.
China wants to invest in Dhaka-Chittagong high-speed rail
Once the high-speed train begins operation, the journey from the capital to Chattogram will be slashed to just 73 minutes.
Women do unpaid domestic work 8 times more than men: Study
The report also said in terms of unpaid services for household and family members, women aged between 25-59 years spend 5.2 hours a day, whereas, men of the same age category…
India’s Uttar Pradesh authorities demolish Muslim protestors’ properties
According to BJP's state spokesperson, Yogi Adityanath – chief minister of Uttar Pradesh – instructed officials to demolish any illegal buildings and homes of anyone accused…
China tells Bangladesh to ‘reject bloc politics’
On May 10, 2021, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming had said Bangladesh 'should not join the Quad', and that Bangladesh's relations with China will 'substantially be…
Rohingya refugees: Are we paying for our hospitality?
The rest of the world seems to have forgotten the Rohingyas' and Bangladesh's plight.
Russia passes bill to shut down foreign media bureau offices
The bill also prohibits the distribution of articles or other materials from media that have been “unfriendly” to Russian media and needs to undergo two more readings to…
Eid home rush: Nightmare awaits ferry passengers
People could be stuck in their vehicles for hours before they are able to board ferries, transport operators have warned.