Dhaka: A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Monday seeking an investigation into the presence of harmful microplastics in 26 out of 34 toothpaste samples available in the Bangladesh market. Supreme Court lawyer Md Abdullah Al Mamun filed t…
Dhaka: There are currently no alarming signs indicating a resurgence of extremism in Bangladesh although law enforcement agencies continue round-the-clock monitoring of suspected extremist activities through online platforms, social media, intelligenc…
Dhaka: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Monday expressed apologies to the public for the ongoing gas crisis and shared hopes for an improvement in supply from next week, with full restoration anticipated abou…
Dhaka: Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen today announced that the groundbreaking of the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram is a significant step toward realizing the outcomes of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s recent vis…
Dhaka: The Fisheries Department of Hathazari upazila recently conducted a special operation in the Halda River, recognised as the only natural fish breeding ground in South Asia. During the operation, the department seized 6,300 metres of illegal nets…
Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 today took into cognizance the formal charge against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others in a crimes against humanity case over the May 5, 2013 crackdown on a Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh ra…
Dhaka: Corrugated iron sheets and cash assistance were distributed among 60 families affected by fire and natural disasters in Tungipara upazila of the district as part of a humanitarian support initiative. The relief materials were handed over to the…
Dhaka: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj today announced the government’s commitment to enhancing the standard of primary education nationwide, with a particular focus on the haor areas. “Alongside strengthening teacher traini…
Dhaka: Leaving behind a secured job to pursue agriculture, Abu Sayeed Sarker of Gaurinathpur village in Maheshpur upazila of the district has transformed himself into a successful dragon fruit farmer and entrepreneur. Through dragon fruit cultivation…