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The last wage revision came in November 2023, when the government raised the minimum monthly wage from Tk8,000 to Tk12,500, with the revised rate taking effect in December.
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
Disorder is the order of the day when it comes to the operation of battery-run rickshaws. Unlicensed, unregulated and, to a large extent, unfit for plying, these three-wheelers have proliferated unchecked over the past decade. Roughly one million such vehicles are operating in Dhaka city alone, whi
The results of this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations have presented Bangladesh with a disturbing picture of its education system. Of the 1,240,798 candidates who sat for the examinations, only 646,685 passed. The rest 594,113 failed. The combined pass rate of 52
The imposing buildings of Meherpur Nursing College were completed, as reported in a leading Bangla contemporary, two years back but it could not start academic nursing courses due to administrative complexities. Built at a cost of Tk400 million, the buildings are now lying idle. When there is a nee
The forecast also points to below-normal rainfall and possible fog in several parts of the country
Apparel-factory production snapped and commuter traffic long halted as wage protesters staged massive demonstrations in and around Dhaka on Sunday to press for Tk 30,000 monthly wages.
The implication of genocide that is casting shadows in our geopolitics is increasingly drawing attention of analysts all over the world. Professor Martin Shaw, a sociologist of global politics, war and genocide has drawn attention to this paradigm in particular by referring to several factors. He h
Atikur has used 26 identities to make more than 40 fraudulent claims, including for maternity benefits
America’s immigration system is undergoing a significant transformation under President Donald Trump’s administration. The central question is no longer simply how to secure the country’s borders, but how to restore credibility, accountability, and consistency throughout the entire immigration system. The administration’s latest enforcement announcements suggest that it intends to address not only unauthorized border crossings […]
Americans may have two more years to decide who should become the next president, but they have only days to determine who will shape the election rules governing that contest. State elections scheduled for November 3 could have far-reaching consequences for the future of American democracy, particularly as political control of several key battleground states […]
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
Financial markets are often unsettled by geopolitical shocks, but their long-term judgments depend on more than the headlines. The Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia in October have raised serious concerns about regional security, aviation operations and investor confidence. Yet, despite the disruption, the Kingdom’s underlying economic and financial strengths remain largely intact. […]
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
The minister said young people must be encouraged to return to sports grounds to protect themselves from the devastating effects of drugs, which destroy individuals, families and society.
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
Ethiopia’s renewed pursuit of access to the Red Sea has become one of the most consequential geopolitical questions in the Horn of Africa. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has repeatedly described maritime access as a national security necessity, arguing that a country of more than 130 million people cannot remain indefinitely dependent on neighboring states for […]
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
An extraordinary development achievement offers lessons for the developing world, but sustaining progress will require more jobs, inclusive growth and a determined fight against inequality. India has achieved a remarkable milestone in its development journey, lifting an estimated 496 million people out of poverty between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 […]
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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