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The first Bangladesh Circular Economy Summit gathered stakeholders from Bangladesh as well as global brands and government reps.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday again urged the European Union (EU) to extend the transition period of the Generalised System of Preference (GSP) from the current three years to six years.

International clothing retailers and brands are demanding up to 5 per cent discounts from Bangladesh’s apparel exporters, adding another challenge for the suppliers who are already grappling with multiple issues amid volatile global economic scenario. 

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment is working on preparing a demand letter detailing the lowest salaries for each migrant destination country for Bangladeshi workers

Info minister, UNRC meet journalists to discuss human rights

AIUB and EU Organized Panel Discussions

The new German due diligence law may create an opportunity for Bangladesh to be the global leader of social and environmentally compliant industry, according to the representatives of leading apparel brands and officials of EU mission to Bangladesh. "You [Bangladesh] are already the leader in green factories.

A new German due diligence law will come into effect from January next year, aiming to bind companies to ensure better human and labour rights in factories and supply chains, said an official of a German development agency.

The glory that young women athletes brought to the country in recent times has encouraged more girls to join sports and is bringing about a gradual change in attitude towards female Bangladeshi players, speakers were of the view. They said there should be more