labour

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Thoughts

Breaking out of the trap of low-skilled labour

Remittance plays a big role in Bangladesh’s economy; however, little attention is paid to preparing the migrant workforce for the challenges that lie ahead

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Global Economy

Economic slowdown likely to force workers to accept lower quality jobs: ILO

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Economy

Labour welfare largely neglected as few companies share profit

Unskilled labour migration increased in 2022: RMMRU
Migration

Unskilled labour migration increased in 2022: RMMRU

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Industry

'Please don't use labour weaknesses as a tool to achieve political gains'

App-based economy expands, leaving workers unprotected
Economy

App-based economy expands, leaving workers unprotected

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World+Biz

UK Labour MP Rupa Huq suspended for calling Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng 'superficially' black

The land tea workers were given to live on was registered as the land of the company. For hundreds of years, the ownership of the land changed, but never in the favour of the workers. Photo: Mostafijur Rahman/TBS
Panorama

Prime Minister’s pledge could end centuries of bonded labour for tea workers

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 19, 2022 General view of fans in Melbourne Park Photo: Reuters
Global Economy

Australia raises migration target amid labour squeeze, global talent race

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern participates in a televised debate with National leader Judith Collins at TVNZ in Auckland, New Zealand, September 22, 2020. Fiona Goodall/Pool via REUTERS/
World+Biz

New Zealand to temporarily boost worker intake amid shortfall

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Malaysia celebrate anniversary of diplomatic ties Tuesday

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Migration

Bangladesh exceeds labour exports target in FY22

Ukrainian refugees from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol arrive at a registration and humanitarian aid centre for internally displaced people as police guard, amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine May 8, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
World+Biz

Ukrainian refugee influx could ease euro zone labour shortage: ECB