During a meeting convened by the Labour Reform Commission on Sunday at Shram Bhaban in Dhaka, Oxfam presented a comprehensive set of recommendations to protect informal workers.
Policy discussions often overlook the socio-demographic diversity among PwDs and the types of disabilities. Collecting census data to account for the PwD population and its diversity is a crucial first step in formulating effective policies for ICT accessibility, especially in rural, remote, and underserved regions of India.
The report detailed evidence of coordinated exchanges of detainees between Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion Intelligence Wing and India’s Border Security Force.
With over 58.5 million people currently displaced within their own countries, this data provides crucial guidance on how to create and support lasting solutions for millions in crisis.
The panel discussion underscored the critical importance of accurately measuring poverty in India, not just as an academic exercise but as a foundational step toward addressing systemic inequities.
The regime’s kleptocratic system of ruling by plunder and favour to its cronies has contributed to accelerated wealth and income gaps as well as relative deprivation.
The curriculum has been narrowed to emphasise Islamic studies, while key subjects like arts, sports, English, and civic education have been eliminated.
The centre has sounded an alarm over the likely impact of El Niño on India's 2026 southwest monsoon, warning that 315 districts across 12 states could face significant rainfall deficits during the crucial kharif cropping season.
Special provisions have been made for meeting expenditure on conveyance and boarding and lodging as well as enhanced post placement support for women to encourage the participation of women in skill development programmes.