April 20, 2026

BFSA Flags Alarming Trans Fat Levels Despite Regulations

Dhaka: Despite regulations to control harmful trans fatty acids in food, the overall market situation remains alarming, said the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA). It raised the concern at a seminar titled ‘Harmful Effects of Used Cooking Oil on…

PM in Bogura on First Hometown Visit After Assuming Office

Bogura: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Bogura on Monday on his first official visit to his hometown since assuming office. A bus carrying the Prime Minister and his entourage arrived at Bogura Circuit House around 10:00 am, said his Addition…

Two Drug Peddlers Detained with Hemp in Faridpur

Faridpur: The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has detained two drug dealers with 11 kilograms of hemp in an anti-drug operation in Faridpur on Sunday. Sagor Hossen, 30, and Sajib Molla, 32, were detained from the toll plaza area of Bhanga Upazil…

Dhaka’s Air Quality Poses Health Risks for Sensitive Groups

Dhaka: The overcrowded capital of Dhaka ranked 16th among cities with the worst air quality on Monday morning, recording an AQI score of 103 at 9:25 am.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the AQI index classified the city’s air as ‘unhealthy fo…