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Bangladesh elected as Executive board member of UNICEF

  Dhaka, April, 24, 2014 Bangladesh has been elected member in the executive board of United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef) for the next three (2015-2017) years.

Govt. is planning to introduce mandatory insurance for RMG workers: PM

  Dhaka, April 23, 2014 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that the government is actively considering introduction of mandatory insurance system for garment workers.

Vocational courses will start from class VI: PM

  Dhaka, April 23, 2014Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said, at least one vocational course would be incorporated in the school curriculum from class-six aimed at helping the next generation find their self-employment in future.

3,000 victim families of Rana Plaza tragedy to get ILO assistance

    Dhaka, April 23, 2014The International Labour Organization (ILO) has started distributing financial assistance to the families of the victims of Rana Plaza building collapse.

ECNEC approves five development projects

  Dhaka, April 22, 2014The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved five development projects in its meeting on Tuesday.