The electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system of the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) has experienced a year of remarkable increase in tender volume, registrations of tenderers and procuring entities, and the estimated cost of tenders. Introduced in 2011, the e-GP is a centrali
International Labour Organisation (ILO) has deferred its decision about taking further action against Bangladesh's non-observance of three core conventions until next March, sources said. It also pressed for the timely implementation of all its priority areas of the national action plan on the lab
The UNESCO has recognised the Tangail saree weaving industry as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The decision was made unanimously at the ongoing 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of the UNESCO 2003 Convention in Delhi, India, on Tuesday. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Aff
Election Commissioner Anwarul Islam Sarker on Tuesday hinted that any adviser of the interim government cannot contest the upcoming election while remaining in office, as the election code of conduct prohibits them from taking part even in polls campaigns. “You asked whether any person holdi
Civil society leaders and humanitarian experts from across the Asia-Pacific have urged stronger global support for Rohingya refugees and renewed political efforts to ensure their safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriation to Myanmar. The call came on Tuesday during an international seminar organi
