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The simple yet powerful plan India could follow to ward off impacts of Iran-like disastersIran war: As geopolitical tensions continue with the looming threat of a restart of the conflict in Iran, India finds itself at a crossroad...
Stronger earthquake may hit Bangladesh, warn experts as 10 killed in 5.7 tremorIn a tragic turn of events, a recent earthquake in Bangladesh has left ten people dead and caused significant structural damage. Specialist...
Bangladesh Earthquake: Eight dead and over 300 injured as 5.5 quake rocks DhakaA powerful earthquake hit central Bangladesh on Friday morning. The tremor registered 5.5 magnitude. At least eight people died and over 30...
Chief of neo-JMB blamed for Dhaka cafe attack killed in anti-terror operation in SylhetMusa was among four Islamist terrorists killed during 'Operation Twilight', launched after a suicide bomber on Friday night blew himself up...
BJP to stop infiltration from B'desh if voted to power: Amit ShahBJP candidate Chandra Bose, a descendant of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, is pitted against Mamata Banerjee from the Bhowanipore assembly sea...
Nepal Earthquake: Daughter of embassy employee killed as house collapses"A house in our Embassy complex collapsed. Unfortunately, the daughter of our employee Madan has died. His wife's condition is serious," Ex...
Despite setbacks, Bangladesh beats India in garment exportsBangladesh has overtaken India in readymade garment exports despite the recent setbacks, like instances of building collapses and fire at m...
US recommends action plan for workers' safety in BangladeshThe US has released an action plan for Bangladesh, asking it to increase the number of labour, fire and building inspectors.
Western retailers open Bangladesh garment factories to inspectionsA grouping of 70 Western retailers and brands will inspect the safety standards of Bangladeshi garments units in the wake of global uproar.
Maintain better working conditions in Bangladesh: US to companiesBangladesh has been the subject of a review under the Generalized System of Preferences trade program since 2007.
Are India's garment factories any better than Bangladesh's?India is home to a raft of garment clusters. ET Magazine investigates if disaster like Bangladesh is waiting to happen.
India’s textile hub Tirupur less likely to witness a garment factory collapse like BangladeshTirupur has had its own set of problems to worry about over the years - a serious power deficit, iffy demand and allegations by NGOs of bon...
No use in blaming multinational retailers for industrial tragedies in Bangladesh2 industrial tragedies in B'desh, have led activists to renew their campaign to force MNC's to take greater safety measures.
- Will Walmart sign the Dhaka pact?
The European companies are joined by more than 1 million consumers who have signed petitions urging companies such as Gap to support the pr...
Bangladesh building collapse toll approaches 800The death toll in Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster approached the 800 mark as rescuers pulled out 48 more decomposed bodies today.
- Bangladesh pitches for common currency for South Asia
Bangladesh today pitched for a common currency for South Asia to promote trade and investment and facilitate greater economic integration w...
Citing work condition, Walt Disney pulls out from Pakistan, BangladeshThe Walt Disney Company has announced its decision to pull out of Bangladesh, Pakistan and three other countries by April next year.