National,Health
Research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) have welcomed the government directive to prohibit the production of e-cigarettes/electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and not to approve any factories for manufacturing such products...
In a landmark move to protect public health and prevent nicotine addiction among the youth, the Government of Bangladesh has issued a directive banning the production of e-cigarettes and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS).The National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh has welcomed the decision...
City
Staff CorrespondentEmbassy of Morocco in Bangladesh celebrated the 26th anniversary of the accession of His MajestyKing Mohammed VI, to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors.The celebration took place at the Intercontinental, Dhaka on 30th July.Cultural Affairs Adviser to the Interim Government, Most...
Housing projects have been built in the capital at various times by occupying parks and reservoirs.Besides, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Ejaz said that various irregularities have been committed by changing the land category.He made these remarks at an event in Aftabnag...
Business
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) expresses concern as Bangladesh Bank has continued its contractionary monetary policy, while private sector credit growth dropped to just 6.4% in June 2025, the lowest in 22 years, signaling sluggish investment and industrial activities. However, ...
Speakers at a workshop observed that the country's fisheries sector plays significant role in economy and food security, but still the sector faces growing threats from climate change and resource degradation. WorldFish Bangladesh hosted the day-long workshop on Integrated Multitrophic Aqua...
Education & Culture
A recent analysis by NAFSA and research firm JB International warns that the United States could see a 30–40% drop in new international student enrolments this fall due to severe visa processing delays. This projected decline represents a potential loss of 150,000 students and an estimated eco...
Entertainment
Bangladeshi filmmaker Nuhash Humayun’s horror web-series Dui Shaw has made a remarkable impression at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada, with its premiere screening selling out completely. The festival, known for showcasing horror, supernatural, and fantasy films, is hosting t...
National,Business,Bank & Insurance
The Bangladesh Bank on Thursday said that banks in the country will come under risk-based supervision (RBS) from January 2026 as the central bank aims to bring qualitative changes to the monitoring and regulation of banks.The BB said consistently high levels of non-performing loans (NPLs) are a majo...
The Bangladesh Bank has kept its policy rate unchanged for the second half of the year, as it continues efforts to rein in inflation.In its monetary policy statement issued on Thursday, the central bank said the 10 percent policy rate would remain in place for the July-December period.Although month...
National,Front Page
The Election Commission (EC) is redrawing the boundaries of 39 constituencies in the country ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, according to Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarkar.While talking to journalists at his office at the EC headquarters on Wednesday, the election commissioner ...
Bangladesh Bank has warned banks and financial institutions of possible cyberattacks urging them for taking precautionary measures.The central bank issued the alert warning through a notification non Wednesday.In a press release signed by SM Tofael Ahmad, Additional Director of the central bank&rsqu...
National,Back Page
The joint exercise between Bangladesh Army and US Pacific Army Command (USARPAC) titled ‘Exercise Tiger Lightning -2025’ formally concluded at Jalalabad Cantonment, Sylhet on Wednesday.The event marked the successful conclusion of a week-long series of strategic training and cooperation ...
Professor of Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Jahangirnagar University and President of Bangladesh Institute of PlannersDr. Adil Mohammad Khan said that If the structure of urban development cannot withstand the impacts of climate change, then that development will not be sustainable in ...
Salman F Rahman, former adviser to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been fined Tk 100 crore (approximately USD 9 million) and permanently banned from participating in Bangladesh’s capital market.The decision was made at the 965th meeting of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange C...
The Mars Rover team from United International University (UIU), Bangladesh, has brought international glory by securing 3rd place in the world and 1st in Asia at the Anatolian Rover Challenge (ARC) 2025 held in Ankara, Türkiye.Organized by the Space Exploration Society (UKET), ARC is one of the...
National,World,Politics,Education & Culture
The High Commission of India in Dhaka hosted a send-off ceremony on Monday in the High Commission premises to bid farewell to the students selected for the prestigious Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarships for 2025.This year, nearly 550 students have been selected from all over B...
The Interim government will arrange a three-month long training for 1.5 lakh members of the police on election duties starting from September next.Besides, 60,000 members of the army will also be deployed during the election period to help maintain law and order and ensure voter safety, said Chief A...
Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has firmly stated that there are no plans to relocate its base from Dhaka, emphasising the vital role of its fighter jets in safeguarding the capital’s airspace and upholding national security.Speaking at a press conference held at the Bangladesh Aviation and Aerospa...
The National Consensus Commission (NCC) will seek formal commitments from political parties to fully implement the July Charter within two years.The NCC yesterday (Monday) sent the draft parts of the July National Charter to the political parties to review it. The draft includes the context of the J...
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