Bangladesh opposition discards PM’s polls-time gov’t proposal, tables new formula

DHAKA, Oct. 21 (nsnewsire) — Bangladesh’s main opposition party chief discarded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s all-party interim government proposal and tabled a new formula for polls-time  administration.    “She has blocked the road to credible elections and created the way to deprive the voting rights of the people,” Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Khaleda […]

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Beximco Pharma celebrates World Osteoporosis Day

Dhaka, Oct. 21 (Beximco Press Release) — Celebrated globally on October 20, World Osteoporosis Day is an annual event to raise awareness about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis or bone loss. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bones and reduction of bone mass which is very common after age 50 particularly in post-menopausal women. […]

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ILO to launch major new programme to improve garment factory safety in Bangladesh

BANGKOK, Oct.21 (ILO Press Release) ─ The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of Bangladesh will launch a new programme to improve working conditions in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh, on Tuesday 22 October in Dhaka. The three-and-a-half year initiative will focus on improving RMG factory building safety and workers’ rights and […]

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China, Bangladesh to progress BCIM Economic Corridor

BEIJING, October 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Bangladesh counterpart Dipu Moni here on Sunday to push forward the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor. Wang said China cherishes the traditional friendship with Bangladesh and attaches importance to China-Bangladesh ties. China regards Bangladesh as a natural partner and important for China’s opening […]

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