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The Bangladesh Dairy and Fattening Farmers Association (DFFA) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing crisis in the country’s dairy and meat industry.The association voiced its worries at a press conference held on Sunday at the Sagar-Runi Auditorium of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DU).The n...
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The investigation agency of the International Criminal Tribunal (ICT) has issued a public notice seeking information on the crimes against humanity committed during the student-mass movement in July-August. The public notice was issued on Saturday by retired Additional Inspector General of Poli...
The government will form a search committee very soon to establish a new Election Commission, according to the chief adviser's office. “The Election Commission will be formed as per the recommendations of the search committee. But it must be formed based on opinions from political par...
The readymade garment (RMG) industry has suffered an estimated loss of $300 million to $400 million due to workers’ unrest in the country since August 5.“Efforts are underway to fully assess the financial losses,” said Khondaker Rafiqul Islam, President of Bangladesh Garment Manufa...
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Outsourcing workers employed in different projects of the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) and other departments blocked Shahbagh intersection in the capital on Saturday, demanding regularisation of their jobs.The aggrieved workers under the banner of the LGED Oikya Parishad started ga...
Art& Culture
The Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) and UNICEF Bangladesh led over hundreds young people in Dhaka to demand an immediate ban on lead products across the country. The rally, part of the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) 2024, centered around the theme "B...
Entertainment & Glomour
Different organizations came together to commemorate the life and work of the mystic bard Fakir Lalon Shah, marking his 133rd death anniversary observed on October 17. The celebrations included a variety of events aimed at honoring his contributions to music and spirituality.The Bangladesh Shilpakal...
Business & Commerce
Coordination among agencies, structural reforms and good management are crucial for SME development, said experts at a Focus Group Discussion on Saturday.Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) organized the discussion on “Reform of SME Policy-2019 for Sustainable Growth and Innovation...
President of Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) Mohammed Rafiuzzaman has threatened a greater movement against any negative initiatives ahead of tourism season in the Saint Martin and Cox’s Bazar.He said the government and ministry of environment could work together with the stake...
Experts at a summit on Saturday highlighted that in a rapidly changing world, brands must go beyond the status quo by pioneering bold ideas and leveraging AI to create personalised experiences. They said authenticity and purpose-driven marketing are now essential for building trust and lasting ...
Search committee to be formed soon for new Election CommissionLaw Adviser Asif Nazrul has said the next national election could be arranged by 2025 after completing the pre-election preparations, including formation of a new Election Commission through a search committee.“I think realistically...
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain is scheduled to leave Dhaka for Apia, Samoa on Saturday to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 (CHOGM), which will take place from 21-26 October.The foreign adviser will leave Dhaka today (Saturday, October 19) and is scheduled to return...
Nurjahan Begum, Advisor to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; has revealed that the Health Protection Act, which was initiated in 2014, is yet to be finalised. However, she expressed optimism that it will be submitted to the Cabinet (Council of Advisers) by next week. She made the...
Shwadhin Bangla Betar Kendra-famed legendary singer, composer, and music director Shujeyo Shyam passed away on early Friday at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in the capital, at the age of 78.The eminent artist breathed his last around 2:50 am, his daughter Rupa Manjuri Shyam con...
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that India is supporting crimes and pampering killers by providing refuge to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.“Giving shelter to Sheikh Hasina, who fled the county for India after resigning from the post of Prime Minister in f...
Mufti Maulana Abdul Malek, an Islamic law and Hadith scholar, has been appointed as the Khatib of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced his appointment in a statement on Friday.He replaces Maulana Waliur Rahman, who took the reins after Khatib Ruhul Ami...
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Nurjahan Begum, Adviser to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday said that the Health Protection Act, which has been in process for a long time, is at the final stage and it will be sent to the Cabinet next week.She made these remarks on Friday afternoon while addressing an event as th...
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized the need to adopt certain habits to strengthen the future generation. She mentioned that carrying food in polythene bags and using plastic cups for hot drinks should be stopped. People should also...
Although two separate deals were signed with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank about a year ago to install some 17.5 lakh (1.75 million) smart pre-paid metres, the Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company has made little progress in implementing the project.“Only some indivi...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on the import of refined and crude soybean and palm oil to keep stable the prices of edible oil.Through two notices signed by NBR Chairman Md. Abdur Rahman disclosed the government decision to cut VAT on edible oil import. In...
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