Staff Reporter, The Daily Star
The first round of talks between the National Consensus Commission and 33 political parties concluded on Monday, with broad agreement on several reform principles -- including the reintroduction of a non-partisan caretaker government, the formation of a bicameral parliament, independence of the judiciary, and a stronger Anti-Corruption Commission.
A cartel of overseas recruitment agents that once exploited Bangladeshi workers migrating to Malaysia is allegedly becoming active again -- this time without the involvement of Awami League leaders.
Consensus commission’s talks with political parties have yielded consensus on some key issues
Abdul (not his real name) paid for his Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) clearance through the Ami Probashi app, completed all the necessary steps online, and was ready to board his flight to Saudi Arabia.
Journalists live through trauma, violence, and suffering while covering news.
The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has told the High Court that recruiting agencies are responsible for the failure to send 17,777 Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia.
In the quiet village of Bottola, nestled in the hills of Rangamati’s Naniarchar upazila, each day begins early.
While Saudi Arabia remains the top destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, it is the United States (US) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that are leading in remittance contributions despite hosting comparatively smaller migrant populations.
The first round of talks between the National Consensus Commission and 33 political parties concluded on Monday, with broad agreement on several reform principles -- including the reintroduction of a non-partisan caretaker government, the formation of a bicameral parliament, independence of the judiciary, and a stronger Anti-Corruption Commission.
A cartel of overseas recruitment agents that once exploited Bangladeshi workers migrating to Malaysia is allegedly becoming active again -- this time without the involvement of Awami League leaders.
Consensus commission’s talks with political parties have yielded consensus on some key issues
Abdul (not his real name) paid for his Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) clearance through the Ami Probashi app, completed all the necessary steps online, and was ready to board his flight to Saudi Arabia.
Journalists live through trauma, violence, and suffering while covering news.
The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has told the High Court that recruiting agencies are responsible for the failure to send 17,777 Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia.
In the quiet village of Bottola, nestled in the hills of Rangamati’s Naniarchar upazila, each day begins early.
While Saudi Arabia remains the top destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, it is the United States (US) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that are leading in remittance contributions despite hosting comparatively smaller migrant populations.
Supply chain experts and consumer rights activists blame the absence of consistent market monitoring, dwindling supply of winter vegetables, and the end of VAT exemptions granted during Ramadan.
The number of Bangladeshis crossing the Mediterranean Sea to reach Italy doubled in the first two months this year compared to the same period last year.