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Ahammad Parvej KhanThe government of Bangladesh has taken decision to introduce mandatory national safety standards for toys through issuing gazette notification on 23 June 2026.The Ministry of Industries issued the gazette notification (BDS ISO 8124-2:2025, BDS ISO 8124-3:2025, BDS ISO 8124-6:2025,...
Ahammad Parvej KhanThe officials at the Russian House in Dhaka, on Tuesday highlighted Russia's rich cultural diversity, emphasizing the country's many nationalities and religions, while underscoring the importance of unity, mutual respect, and intercultural dialogue within its multicultural...
BP DeskUNOPS Bangladesh on Tuesday convened the SDG Model Dissemination Session on SDG 5 and SDG 16 at Grand River View Hotel, Rajshahi, bringing together government officials, development partners, youth leaders, civil society representatives, educators, and local stakeholders to showcase a localiz...
BP DeskResidents of Madarbari in the Uttarkhan area have accused a group of local political activists of creating panic and exerting undue influence over the neighbourhood, according to multiple residents who spoke on condition of anonymity.Locals say the group, described as close associates of one ...
Staff CorrespondentThe Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), today convened a multi-stakeholder consultative workshop on the Integrated Medical Waste Manage...
Business DeskSaudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has achieved a new global milestone in operational excellence. The airline ranked first among airlines worldwide for on-time performance in both departure and arrival rates in May 2026, according to the latest report by C...
Staff CorrespondentThe Russian House in Dhaka organized a celebration of Russian Language Day and the 227th birth anniversary of the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin at the University of Dhaka on June Sunday.The event took place near the bust of Alexander Pushkin and brought together students, ...
Staff CorrespondentThe Russian House in Dhaka hosted a large-scale cultural celebration marking Russia Day, bringing together representatives of the Russian and Bangladeshi communities, students, alumni, cultural figures, and friends of Russia.The event opened with remarks by Alexandra Khlevnoy, Dir...
Ahammad Parvej KhanThe Bangladesh government has placed special emphasis on maintaining ecological balance through environmental conservation and afforestation in the national budget for FY 2026–27One of the key objectives of the Government is to address the challenges of climate change and to...
Ahammad Parvej KhanClimate crisis is no longer only an environmental issue; it is now creating serious risks for labour, public health, and the national economy, opines experts. They note that extreme temperatures, electricity shortages, and unplanned urbanization are forcing working people to ...
Environment & Nature
BP DeskToday on World Environment Day, IPEN and its 730+ member groups from around the world are highlighting the ongoing risks to children from lead paint, noting that a key ingredient in lead paint, the pigments known as lead chromates, should be considered for global controls under the Rotterdam ...
BP DeskIn the tragic incident in Pallabi, Dhaka, involving the rape and murder of seven-year-old Ramisa, a second-grade student, the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Bangladesh (WEAB) expressed deep sorrow, anger, and concern, and demanded swift justice.On Friday (May 21), WEAB President Nasrin Fa...
BP DeskToday, May 14, 2026 (Thursday), is the 20th anniversary of death of the Founder Principal of Tejgaon College, Dhaka and a renowned Educationist of the country, late Tofael Ahmed Chowdhury. Marking the day, the Tejgaon College authority in collaboration with the ‘ Principal Tofael A...
Business DeskThe Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office, in cooperation with the University of Dhaka, successfully organized Korean Cultural Day 2026 at the Institute of Modern Languages, bringing together students, academics, and cultural enthusiasts for a day of vibrant c...
BP DeskA high-level workshop titled “Lessons Learned and Sustainability Planning for Climate-Resilient Health Systems in Bangladesh” was held on Monday in Dhaka, bringing together senior government officials, development partners, and technical experts to reflect on progress and chart th...
Ahammad Parvej KhanHighly toxic additives named phthalates and bisphenols known for causing serious health complications, have been found in plastic products across Bangladesh, according to a study report.The Environment and Social Development Organization- ESDO on Wednesday launched the report at a...
BP DeskThe President and CEO of Orbis International Kathleen Sherwin has called for stepping up efforts to build a well-trained workforce for strengthening eye care services in Bangladesh.She made the call while addressing a ceremony organised to distribute certificates among for nurse trainees at t...
Staff CorrespondentA high-level delegation from the Environment Committee of the German Parliament (Bundestag) paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Abdul Awal Mintoo, at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday.The Honourable Minister highlighted the longstan...
BP DeskThe Director of the Russian House in Dhaka, Alexandra Khlevnoy, held a cordial meeting with the Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Minister of Science and Technology of Bangladesh, Fakir Mahbub Anam.During the meeting, she highlighted the activities of the Ru...
Staff CorrespondentWith counterfeit and adulterated agricultural inputs increasingly undermining crop yields and threatening national food security, experts have called for urgent, coordinated action to strengthen market surveillance, enforce regulations, and raise awareness among farmers, dealers a...
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