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Bangladesh

Govt amends service act to discipline 'unruly' employees amid protest at Secretariat

Secretariat staff term it repressive as govt empowered to demote them to lower post or pay grade and dismiss from service

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Industry

Govt mandates direct elections, term limits for all trade bodies

Agriculture Secretary Dr Mohammad Emdad Ullah Mian speaks at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on 21 May 2025. Photo: PID
Economy

Bangladesh to begin mango export to China for the first time on 28 May: Agri secy

Employees of the now-dissolved NBR hold a protest programme in front of the revenue board's HQ on 13 May. Photo: Jahir Rayhan/TBS
Economy

Govt looks for ways to resolve NBR deadlock

The impulse to equate success with relentless competition and consumption isn’t spontaneous; it's cultivated by economic and cultural ideologies. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Dhaka sees heavier morning traffic as offices open today

Local Government Reform Commission Chairman Tofail Ahmed speaking at an event on 11 May 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Reform agenda ignored due to politicians' disregard: Tofail Ahmed

Injured victims of the July uprising under treatment at a Dhaka hospital. File Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS
Bangladesh

Govt drafts ordinance on financial aid for July uprising victims

The judiciary dysfunction, which became prevalent in recent years, superceded all the previous records. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Bangladesh

Over 35,000 underprivileged people receive govt legal aid last year

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh's public servants to enjoy extended breaks with back-to-back holidays

The Covid infection rate among children is low and there is no evidence that the virus spreads through children. Photo: Mumit M
Education

MPO-listed teachers, staff set to get 50% bonus on Eid-ul-Azha

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Bangladesh

Govt will no longer approve recruiting foreign general workers

Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain. File Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Labour ministry to form committee for implementing reform commission's recommendations: Adviser Sakhawat

Govt to seek 3-month pause on 37% US tariff
Economy

Govt to seek 3-month pause on 37% US tariff