RMG exports decline 3.41% in 11 months of fiscal

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports fetched US$ 35.31 billion during the July–May period of the fiscal year 2025–26, registering a 3.41 percent decline compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year FY2024-25, according to the latest data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).The sector, which serves as the backbone of the country's export economy, faced minor contractions across most of its traditional and non-traditional destinations, though Canada emerged as a silver lining by maintaining positive growth momentum.According to industry analyst Mohiuddin Rubel, Former Director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the European Union (EU) retained its status as the largest destination for Bangladeshi apparel. The EU market accounted for nearly half of the total RMG exports, taking in 49.15 percent of the shipments.However, export earnings from the EU dropped to US$ 17.36 billion, marking a year-on-year negat...

Mobile court fines Ad Din Hospital Tk 3 lakh

A mobile court jointly conducted by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) fined Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Moghbazar Tk 300,000 on Sunday for multiple violations related to food safety, hygiene and hospital management.The drive was led by DSCC Executive Magistrate Md Aminul Islam and carried out at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital and Monowara Hospital on Bailey Road.During the inspection at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital, the mobile court found unlabeled and stale sweets stored in a freez...

Direct Sylhet-Guwahati flights to be launched soon: Commerce Minister

In an effort to transform Sylhet Osmani International Airport into a regional connectivity hub, direct flights between Sylhet and Guwahati in India will be launched soon said Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on...

Dhaka no longer appears to be a livable city: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General and Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has said that due to increasing pollution, mismanagement and mounting civic challenges, Dhaka no longer appears to be a livable city. He even indicated that he personally is thinking to live in another city in the country, leaving the capital.While speaking as the chief guest on Saturday at the inauguration ceremony of the 'Dokkhiner Janala' page, organized by the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), Mirza Fakhrul said, "These days, I often feel that I should no longer live in Dhaka; instead, I should move to another city in the country. The reason is that Dhaka no longer seems livable."He noted that the capital is facing severe crises in fundamen...

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FIFA allows disposable water bottles at World Cup

FIFA said Friday it will allow fans to bring one "soft, plastic" disposable water bottle into World Cup venues after its ban on refillable bottles sparked an outcry."All fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic 20 ounces (590ml), factory sealed disposable water bottle into any FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the USA and Canada," World Cup chief operating officer Heimo Schirgi, said in a video posted on FIFA's X account.The announcement, which FIFA called a "clarification" of its water bottle policy, came two days after FIFA said that refillable water bottles wouldn't be allowed.That was a change to their official stadium code of conduct that could force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water.FIFA justified the move on safety grounds, "to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees."Outside bottles are already prohibited at several of these venues for safety considerations, and FIFA is applying this consideration across its tournament stadiums," FIFA said in a statement to AFP.On Friday, FIFA said that those concerns remain valid.Schirgi said that "fans will not be permitted to bring in hard sided, reusable water bottles due to safety and security reasons," showing examples of bottles that will and won't be allowed.Forecasters have warned that fans could face health risks from extreme heat at open-air venues during the World Cup, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.A report published by the World Weather Attribution research group last month estimated that 26 o...

Ensure strict safety oversight of LPG sector

There has been a rapid expansion of Bangladesh’s liquefied petroleum gas sector without adequate safety compliance, technical oversight and trained manpower. This situation is increasing the ris...

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