Capital machinery imports plunge amid rising economic uncertainty
Capital machinery imports plunge amid rising economic uncertainty

The import of capital machinery in Bangladesh has plummeted, reflecting the deepening economic uncertainty facing the nation. Data from Bangladesh Bank reveals a stark decline in letters of credit (LCs) for machinery imports across all industrial sectors during the first five months (July-November)...

Saudi Arabia sets deadline for Hajj service contracts
Saudi Arabia sets deadline for Hajj service contracts

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced that February 14 will be the deadline for Hajj affairs offices in various countries to finalize their contracts for services related to this years Hajj season. It said that these contracts must be completed through the Nusuk Masar...

Government prioritizes reforms over elections: Asif Mahmud
Government prioritizes reforms over elections: Asif Mahmud

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, Advisor to the Interim Governments Ministries of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, and Youth and Sports, has reaffirmed the governments focus on implementing crucial reforms before holding elections. Our martyrs did not sacrifice their lives for a...

Labour Reform Commission calls for eliminating discrimination against contractual workers
Labour Reform Commission calls for eliminating discrimination against contractual workers

Labour Reform Commission Chief Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed has stated that the commission will make recommendations to improve the living standards of daily contract workers in government, semi-government, and autonomous organizations by eliminating irregularities, mismanagement, and discrimination....

BCB announces salary hike to women cricketers with new central contracts
BCB announces salary hike to women cricketers with new central contracts

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has approved a salary raise for the womens national cricket team as part of their new central contract for the 2024-25 season. The announcement came following the BCBs 16th board meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Saturday, reports UNB....

Salah expresses disappointment over lack of new contract offer from Liverpool
Salah expresses disappointment over lack of new contract offer from Liverpool

Mohamed Salah, who has been a key player for Liverpool since his arrival in 2017, has just seven months remaining on his current contract. Despite his long service to the club, the Egyptian forward has not yet received an official offer for a new deal, leaving him deeply disappointed. Salah, who...