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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.
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
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
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
Italy is intensifying its Arctic ambitions as competition in the High North is on the rise. A recent Rome conference with Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Chief of Defence Staff General Luciano Portolano framed the polar regions as strategic priorities. Trade routes, critical resources and military activity increasingly shape European security […]
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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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New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, estimates that assets worth $6.3 billion were impacted by a hacking attack against the trading platform. But how was such a theft possible, and what does it reveal about the security of cryptocurrencies? AFP takes a...
Bangladesh Bank has introduced Bangla QR-based person-to-person (P2P) transactions, allowing individuals to send money by scanning QR codes without needing
A dispute involving Foodpanda and restaurant owners in Chattogram has sparked a wider discussion about unity and fair business practices
The FBI blame a North Korean cyber unit for the hack, while Trump says US involvement remains unconfirmed
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to protect garment workers’ interests and ensure uninterrupted production and export activities in the apparel sector. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed came up with the prime minister’s...
Home minister says the government wants to improve workers’ lives without allowing production or exports to suffer
Algeria and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in energy, trade, investment and industrial cooperation, as the North African country celebrated the 72nd anniversary of its Liberation Revolution in Dhaka on Sunday.
Islami Bank reports Tk 32.86bn in losses over nine months
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