BNP Chairperson and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that instructions have been given to concerned authorities to reopen closed factories, and they will be reopened in phases. He made the remarks while addressing a workers' rally organised by the Workers' Party on the occasion of May Day at Nayapaltan in the capital on Friday afternoon, May 1.
The BNP's labour rally has begun at Nayapaltan in the capital, with thousands of leaders and activists from Dhaka and surrounding districts participating.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said Bangladesh’s remittance-driven economic strength is rooted in initiatives taken by Ziaur Rahman, crediting him with laying the foundation for overseas employment and foreign currency inflows.
The government has approved the import of 1,00,000 metric tonnes of EN590-10 ppm diesel to meet the country’s urgent fuel demand amid ongoing global market volatility.
Heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging across multiple areas of the capital, disrupting normal life and leaving commuters stranded in several locations.
A total of 107 personnel have been nominated for prestigious service and gallantry awards as part of this year’s Police Week Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on May 10.