The government should ensure environment friendly investment for sustainable development of the country, said Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) chairman yesterday. “The government has to take environmental issues seriously so the country can achieve sustainable development. It should also make sure that both the local and foreign investors remain conscious about environment,” ...

Clothing manufacturer Pacific Brands said Wednesday it would cut 1,850 jobs in Australia after reporting a first-half loss of 150 million Australian dollars (98 million US). The company, whose brands include Bonds, Jockey, Clarks and Dunlop, said it would close most of its Australian clothing and manufacturing operations, making about 21 ...