Microsoft and the AFL-CIO union federation said Monday they had struck a deal whereby the US software giant will remain neutral in efforts by unions to encourage workers to become members. The two sides will also work together on the future of artificial intelligence, in a first-of-its-kind partne
COX'S BAZAR, Dec 11: Ongoing political unrest, is taking a toll on the business of the country's prime tourist town, Cox's Bazar. Many people willing to come to the tourist spot have apparently shelved their plan for now, leading to a notable fall in the earnings of tour operators, hotels and motel
Foreign onions will be flowing in soon as the state trading agency is importing 1,000 tonnes of the kitchen item in the first deal to heal the latest market waywardness. The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is set to make the import from Dubai--one of numerous sources open for the country--
Apparel owners rule out any grounds for US trade and economic sanctions centering labour issues in Bangladesh's garment industry rather apprehend political repercussions over the coming polls. According to them, no such labour situation has arisen in Bangladesh's readymade garment sector for which
Jamuna Bank has unveiled its new logo to cope with the ever-changing world. Chairman of the bank Md Saidul Islam, along with all the directors of the bank, unveiled the logo at a grand ceremony at Sheraton in Dhaka city on Monday, according to a press release. The event was also attended by the b
The country's apparel sector leaders have said that labour conditions in the country's ready-made garment sector are not in such a situation that would trigger any potential economic or trade sanctions, BSS reports. Noting that if the US were to impose any sanctions, it would likely be due to poli
The Board of Directors of Bank Asia Limited has promoted Mr Arequl Arefeen, currently serving as head of Group Treasury, to the position of deputy managing director (DMD), according to a press release. Mr Arefeen, as head of treasury of the bank, contributed substantially to establish the bank&rsq
China's Huawei Technologies has asked Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen's Audi if they are interested in buying small stakes in its smart car software and components firm, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions. The move is aimed at expanding its partnerships beyond Chinese brands,
China's TikTok has agreed to spend $840 million to buy most of Indonesian tech conglomerate GoTo's (GOTO.JK) e-commerce unit - a move that appears to allow it to restart its online shopping business in Southeast Asia's largest economy. It also said it will invest further in the business, Tokopedia
In response to the surge in onion prices in the market, the country's apex trade body FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam has advocated for the import of onions from alternative markets to stabilise the supply chain and price. In a press release, the FBCCI president said onion import from alternative ma
