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Update : 17 Jan 2024, 08:00 PM

Malaysia to review migrant labour deals with 15 countries including Bangladesh

Malaysia will review bilateral agreements with 15 nations from which it sources labourers in a bid to address exploitative practices and manpower imbalances that have left thousands of migrant workers stranded without jobs, officials said.

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File image of migrant workers. Photo: Dhaka Tribune

Crew member missing as ferry capsizes in Padma River

A crew member of a ferry went missing after it capsized on the Daulatdia-Paturia route in the middle of the Padma River in Paturia of Manikganj early Wednesday.

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A ferry on the Daulatdia-Paturia route capsizes in the middle of Padma River in Paturia of Manikganj district earlier Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Photo: Courtesy

CPD: Corruption, energy crises major concerns for businesses

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Wednesday said that businesses in Bangladesh were plagued by corruption and fear of an impending energy crisis.

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Foreign Minister: Had fruitful discussions with Peter Haas

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said that there has been a fruitful discussion about working closely with the United States.

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Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud greets US Ambassador Peter Haas in a meeting at the ministry in Dhaka on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Photo: BSS

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