- ’18 crore people won’t let India occupy even an inch of land’
- Tk 1.5 billion granted for treatment of injured in July Uprising
- Govt to sell hilsa at Tk600/kg from tomorrow
- Hasina will be brought to country and tried: Press Secretary
- 'Bangladesh Single Window' to be effective within March: Lutfey Siddiqi
- Riders to celebrate GSL triumph with fans in Rangpur
- One more dies of dengue
- ‘Government to try holding national elections in December’
- Matiur sent to jail in arms case
- Danish have hygge, Irish have the craic, Welsh have hwyl’
- Zia’s 89th birth anniversary Sunday
- History will be trash if Chatradal's struggle is ignored: JCD President
- War against extortion will continue: Jamaat Ameer
- Jamal wants more footballers like Hamza to play for Bangladesh
- Israeli airport suspends flights following Yemen's attack
- Recommendation made to cut addl duty on drugs: Adviser
- Tigress start U19 T20 World Cup defeating Nepal
- Civic volunteer convicted in RG Kar rape-murder case
- Don’t elect thieves: M Shakhawat
- Review hearing to restore caretaker government tomorrow
Over 50,000 garment workers unemployed in a year
The garment sector, which played a key role in driving Bangladesh into large-scale exports, is now facing multiple crises. At least 76 garment factories have closed in the past year, and over a hundred others are on the brink of closure. Industry insiders attribute the closures to various...
No hope on the horizon
From business leaders to ordinary citizens, everyone in Bangladesh is feeling the weight of an escalating crisis. As Abu Ahmed, a former professor at Dhaka University, put it, There is no good news for the common people. Only desperation is growing. More than five and a half months have passed...
Considering alternatives to manufacturing is a miscalculation
The manufacturing sector has long been the backbone of Bangladeshs economy, fueled by affordable gas and low-cost labor. These factors enabled rapid industrial growth despite the countrys significant investment challenges, including high infrastructure costs and elevated bank interest rates....
Unemployment in Bangladesh reaches 2.66 million
New data reveals a small increase in the number of unemployed individuals in the country. In the July-September quarter of 2024, 2.66 million people in the workforce were jobless. The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) provided this information in its Quarterly Labor Force Survey for the...
Factories closing, stagnation in investment
With a growing number of factory closures, Bangladeshs economic outlook is becoming increasingly uncertain; also stagnant investment is signaling a broader crisis. Private sector credit has hit a 42-month low, while rising interest rates and a faltering business environment have dampened both...
50,000 Beximco workers lose jobs, living in despair
The sudden closure of Beximco Groups factories has plunged approximately 50,000 workers into unemployment, leaving them in dire straits. This abrupt job loss has not only affected the workers but also the local landlords, service providers, and shopkeepers who depended on their patronage. In the...
Unemployed over crore as pseudo-unemployment not coming into account
According to the estimation of Bangladesh Bureau of statistics (BBS), the total number of unemployed people people from April to June this year was 26 lakh 40 thousand. In the first quarter of the year, the number was 25 lakh 90 thousand. In this land of 17 crore people this rate of unemployement...
28% of NU graduates unemployed
A recent study reveals that the unemployment rate among graduates from National University-affiliated colleges is 28.24%. The research also highlights that many of these graduates are employed in low-paying jobs, with women and rural students experiencing significantly higher unemployment rates....
Prolonged closure of Sylhet 'Stone Quarries' pushes thousands into unemployment
Thousands of workers face dire circumstances as the ongoing closure of Sylhets major stone quarriesBholaganj, Jaflong, and Bichnakandicontinues, despite a recent High Court ruling permitting extraction through traditional methods. The quarries, once vibrant hubs of economic activity, have been...
What lies ahead for the youth?
A survey by the private organization Youth Matters reveals that 42% of Bangladeshi youth aspire to move abroad. Is this number surprisingly low or high? It likely depends on the demographic surveyed. If the sample included youth from both urban and rural areas, the figure might be representative....
Govt plans to integrate 'Three Zero' theory with SDG activities
The government is exploring the incorporation of the Three Zero theory, developed by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). According to government policymakers, applying this theory at both public and private levels could significantly...
UK believes weight loss drug could ease unemployment
Weight loss drugs including Wegovy and Ozempic have been hailed worldwide as revolutionary for medicine. In the United Kingdom, the government is hoping they might also improve public finances, eyeing their use to help unemployed people re-enter the workforce and ultimately save money on health...
CA for building “World of Three Zeros”
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has delivered a compelling call to action for world leaders to build a World of Three Zeros, a world free from poverty, unemployment, and net carbon emissions, reports BSS. He made the call in a video message played at the G20 Social Summit held in Rio de...
Those creating jobs are the ones facing harassment: Mintoo
Former president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Abdul Awal Mintoo, said that those striving to create employment in the country through investment are the ones facing harassment, despite their significant contributions to the economy. There are two...
Govt to boost rural employment with new projects
The interim government has initiated new development projects and plans to amend and refine the ongoing projects aiming at injecting fresh capital into rural areas, reports UNB. In an effort to revitalize rural economies and generate employment, the move comes as the government acknowledges the...