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Microsoft, AFL-CIO reach deal on AI, labour neutrality

Microsoft, AFL-CIO reach deal on AI, labour neutrality

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 tourism hard hit by political unrest

Cox's Bazar tourism hard hit by political unrest

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 flowing in soon

Foreign onions flowing in soon

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--

Not labour issues, but political problems might be excuse

Not labour issues, but political problems might be excuse

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 unveils new logo

Jamuna Bank unveils new logo

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


Bank Asia promotes Arequl Arefeen to DMD

Bank Asia promotes Arequl Arefeen to DMD

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

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