Jobs restored, incomes not
Pandemic-hit respondents say in CPD-Oxfam survey
Carrom helps staff of inter-district launches keep occupied since restrictions continue to be imposed on vessel movements since April 14. People’s working hours have shrunk significantly and they have cut food and other expenditures, says a survey. The photo was taken near Shyambazar area in Dhaka recently. Firoz Ahmed Star Business Report Star Business Report
Although almost all the people who had lost their jobs in April to May last year because of the pandemic-induced economic downturn found jobs by February, 86 per cent said they are not earning enough to meet their daily necessities, according to a survey.
Keep taking delivery of import cargoes during Eid holidays, Ctg port urges stakeholders
The Chattogram port is taking all the steps needed to avoid any kind of congestion in the port during and after the Eid holidays. Photo: Rajib Raihan Dwaipayan Barua, Ctg Dwaipayan Barua, Ctg
The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has urged the importers and other stakeholders to continue taking deliveries of import cargoes during Eid holidays as part of effort to avoid any possible congestion at the port.
The CPA made the call on Tuesday in directives sent to different businesps bodies and stakeholders.
Through separate letters, the port authority directed Bangladesh Shipping Agents Association and Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association to keep the offices of shipping agents and freight forwarders open with limited manpower during the time.
Pandemic ruins lives of helpless Bangladeshi garment workers
Catholic official accuses factory owners of using Covid-19 as an excuse to exploit workers and violate their rights
Workers sew clothes at a garment factory in Bangladeshi capital Dhaka. A recent survey revealed that millions of garment workers have suffered job losses or pay cuts during the pandemic. (Photo: Stephan Uttom/UCA News)
Five years ago, Ripa Costa moved to Ashulia, an industrial hub about 20 kilometers from Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, with her husband and son to take a better-paying job in a garment factory.
The 32-year-old Catholic mother, who hails from Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bonpara in Natore district, has been a garment worker since 2009. Her husband runs a tea stall to support the family.
Bring social protection to the fore
Experts say at ICAB-ERF webinar on upcoming budget
The low-income group hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic needs more focus from the government now. Photo: Star Star Business Report Star Business Report
The national budget for fiscal 2021-22 should focus on enhancing healthcare, social security, education, and employment in the country while also protecting its industrial units from the Covid-19 fallout, analysts say at a webinar yesterday.
Besides, the provision of stimulus funds for cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises should continue in order to help them weather the current economic crisis, they said.
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) says the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC), which was set up to continue the achievements of the Accord on workplace safety, and the Bangladesh Government, is more than capable of ensuring the highest standards of monitoring and inspections. related to Apparel, Manufacturing, Social & environmental responsibility,