Imposing an ineffective and government-controlled human rights commission on the public will ultimately prove self-defeating for the ruling regime, warned Dr Iftekharuzzaman, the Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB). He observed that administrations failing to establish functional, independent state institutions inadvertently create a metaphorical “Frankenstein’s monster”. Political power is never permanent. Consequently, those who […]

The management of Lithi Group has announced the indefinite closure of five of its ready-made garment factories in Gazipur, citing severe financial hardship and persistent operational challenges. This sudden decision has left approximately 2,500 workers jobless overnight. Closure notices were officially posted on the main gates of the manufacturing units located in the Bagher Bazar […]