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Only 15pc work in formal sector out of 75m

Dhaka, June 12 -- Bangladesh has around 75 million workers, but only 15 percent are employed in the formal sector, with the remaining 85 percent in the informal economy. This data was shared by Briga... Read More


Air India Crash: Prof Yunus expresses solidarity with India

Dhaka, June 12 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday expressed condolences at the tragic crash of Air India flight carrying 242 passengers in Ahmedabad and expressed solidarity with pe... Read More


All 242 on board dead in Air India flight crash

Dhaka, June 12 -- An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmedabad airport this afternoon, in one of the worst ever aviation tragedies in Indi... Read More


UK envoy Sarah Cooke happy with Yunus' visit to Britain

Dhaka, June 12 -- British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke, currently in London, on Thursday said she was pleased with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus' visit to the UK. "Fantastic to... Read More


Air India plane crashes near Ahmedabad, at least 30 dead

Dhaka, June 12 -- At least 30 people were killed after an Air India plane carrying 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad on Thursday, according to authorities. The toll is expected t... Read More


Biman Bangladesh shuts Makkah, Madinah temporary desks amid Saudi visa ban

Dhaka, June 11 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has requested Hajj pilgrims to contact its Jeddah or Madinah city offices for return flight services this year, as the airline is unable to operate its temp... Read More


No more night-time voting in Bangladesh: Attorney General

Dhaka, June 11 -- Attorney General Advocate Asaduzzaman on Wednesday said daytime votes will never again be held at night in Bangladesh, assuring that the government is committed to ensuring every cit... Read More


Coronavirus testing resumes in Sylhet hospitals

Dhaka, June 11 -- As the coronavirus infection is increasing in the country, the Directorate General of Health Services has decided to resume the coronavirus testing system on a limited scale. Initial... Read More


No chance of joining new govt: Dr Yunus

Dhaka, June 11 -- Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has said there is no possibility of him being part of the next elected government, expected to be formed through the 13th national parliamen... Read More


IFIC Bank promotes 116 employees, celebrates career advancement

Dhaka, June 11 -- IFIC Bank PLC has promoted 116 employees across its branches, sub-branches (Uposhakhas), and head office, recognizing their professional excellence and contributions to the bank's su... Read More