March 24, 2026

Rising Tobacco Farming Poses Health Risk in Rajbari

Rajbari: The increase in tobacco cultivation in the district is reducing the fertility of triple-crop agricultural land and putting local residents at serious health risk.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Department of Agricultural Ext…

Nationwide Programmes Announced to Commemorate Genocide Day

Dhaka: The country is set to observe ‘Genocide Day’ with due solemnity tomorrow, marking the brutal atrocities carried out on the night of March 25, 1971, through a series of nationwide programmes.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a press i…

Two Minor Children Drown in Barishal

Barishal: Two children drowned in a pond in West Bhurghata village under Khanjapur union of Gournadi upazila on Tuesday morning. The victims, both aged three, were identified as Ramzan Howlader, son of Kawsar Howlader of the village, and Mohammad Mrid…

Milon Announces 180-Day Priority Programme for Education Sector

Dhaka: Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon today announced a special 180-day priority programme with the aim of modernizing and ensuring inclusive development of the education sector. Under the initiative, the …