May 14, 2026

Excess Salt Consumption Leads to 24,000 Deaths Annually: Experts

Dhaka: On average, an adult in Bangladesh consumes about 9 grams of salt per day, nearly double the amount recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, experts report that approximately 24,000 people…

Yasser Advocates for Responsible, Positive Use of AI Technology

Dhaka: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Chowdhury has emphasized the importance of responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creative industries and mass media. He highlighted that while AI opens up new opportunitie…

PM Chairs Meeting on Easing City Traffic Congestion

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today chaired a meeting on easing traffic congestion and modernising traffic management in the capital city. The meeting was held at the Public Administration Meeting Room of the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh …

Govt Orders Factories to Disburse Eid Bonuses by May 21

Dhaka: Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury today directed all factories across the country to pay Eid bonuses to workers by May 21 and ensure disbursement of monthly wages within the scheduled timeframe ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

Accord…

FM Joins UNGA Presidency Dialogue Process

New york: Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has joined an informal interactive dialogue as part of the election process for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha,…