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- ADB cuts growth forecast for FY25, predicts FY26 recovery
- $150m investment agreement inked with Chinese co: BIDA Executive Chairman
- Djokovic exits Monte Carlo in 'horrible' Tabilo defeat
- “I’m very grateful to the viewers in Bangladesh”
- CA thanks Trump for tariff pause
- Dr Khalilur Rahman appointed National Security Adviser
- England captain Brook to skip franchise leagues
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- Trump announces 90-day tariff pause except for China
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Workers of closed factories struggling to survive
Nearly 100 factories, large and small, remain shut following widespread vandalism, looting, and arson that began on August 5 last year. Around 100,000 workers who once relied on these factories for their livelihoods are now struggling to survive with their families, living in dire conditions....
Nearly 1.8 million workers at risk as technology advances
Around 1.8 million workers in Bangladesh could lose their jobs if the use of technology in industries surges by 50 per cent. The textile and ready-made garment industries might be the most affected. Other sectors food processing, leather and leather goods, furniture, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and...
Decline in businesses led to increased unemployment
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has stated that the decline in business activities has led to increased unemployment in the country. However, the interim government is making efforts to address this through financial assistance and incentives in various sectors. He made the remark while...
Mexican envoy pledges jobs for Bangladeshis
Ambassador of Bangladesh to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has said that the embassy would actively facilitate employment opportunities for skilled Bangladeshi professionals in Mexicos labour market, particularly in the fields of IT, agriculture, engineering, and other specialised sectors. He...
41 factories permanently shut in Gazipur
In the past five months, following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, Gazipurs industrial landscape has faced a significant upheaval. Fifty-one factories have ceased operations, of which 41 have been permanently shut. Ten factories were announced as temporarily closed, while another seven...
High interest rates deepen trouble for businesses and employment
The surge in inflation is eroding household incomes and employment opportunities, driven largely by rising bank loan interest rates and reduced production. While depositors may benefit from higher interest rates, the banking sector and businesses face significant challenges. Banks are struggling...
Building a skilled workforce is the core challenge
While global demand for skilled workers continues to rise, Bangladesh faces a significant challenge in developing and exporting skilled labor. Currently, half of the countrys workforce remains unemployed, and 30 percent lack the education and training needed to secure jobs. Over the past four...
Factories getting closed, unemployment increases
The discontent of factory workers and unemployment are increasing day by day due to shut down of factories, one after one. The helpless workers are also getting involved in outlaw activities like vandalizing the factories, arson and other crimes. According to the concerned people of this sector,...
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...