Extreme heat linked to over 5,500 excess preterm births in Bangladesh

, Nov. 2 -- caused climate change contributed to nearly 1,500 additional preterm births in Bangladesh during the extreme heat event of April 2024, according to new analysis by Zero Carbon Analytics (Z... और पढ़ें


Apparel workers' new minimum wage must take effect from January: Labour leaders

, Nov. 2 -- Labour leaders have demanded that the new minimum wage for ready-made garment (RMG) workers be implemented from January 2027, urging the Minimum Wage Board to expedite its meetings and fin... और पढ़ें


2 elderly men killed in Munshiganj road crash

, Nov. 2 -- Two elderly men were killed and another injured when a dump truck ran over them at Goyatala in Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj district on Monday. The deceased were identified as Nekbar... और पढ़ें


PM orders steps for comprehensive earthquake preparedness, rescue capacity

, Nov. 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday ordered the authorities concerned to take comprehensive preparations to deal with potential earthquake risks, identify vulnerable buildings and stre... और पढ़ें


RMG workers' minimum wage to be set soon through wage board: Home Minister

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said that the minimum wage for garment workers will be announced as soon as possible after necessary discussions. The minister said a Wage Bo... और पढ़ें


Acting FM Humaiun, State Minister Shama mourn death of FS's father

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Acting Foreign Minister Humaiun Kobir and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam have expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of eminent educationist Md Nurul Alam,... और पढ़ें


Wage Board labour representatives seek release of detained workers, vow consensus on wage proposal

, Nov. 2 -- Worker representatives of the Minimum Wage Board for RMG sector have said they will initiate talks with all garment worker federations and organisations to prepare a consensus-based wage p... और पढ़ें


CIID seals warehouse over undocumented chemicals in Narayanganj

, Nov. 2 -- The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has sealed a warehouse in Narayanganj after finding around 81.6 tonnes of chemicals, including Sodium Hydrosulfite, whose owne... और पढ़ें


Cyclone Murasu to cross Andhra Pradesh coast tonight

, Nov. 2 -- Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu over the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining southwest Bay moved northwestwards . The storm is likely to move further northwestwards and cross the Andhra... और पढ़ें


32 gold bars worth Tk 7.35cr seized in Meherpur border area; 2 held

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members detained two gold smugglers and seized 32 gold bars worth around Tk 7.35 crore while they were attempting to smuggle the gold into India through ... और पढ़ें