Healthcare
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain informed Parliament on Wednesday that the government planned to provide e-health cards to all citizens by 2028 as part of its efforts to ensure a universal healthcare system and expand digital health services across the country.“The...
National
Bangladesh on Wednesday reiterated Bangladesh’s zero-tolerance policy towards human trafficking and all forms of irregular migration, while emphasising the Government’s commitment to promoting safe, orderly, and regular migration.Visiting Director for International Affairs, Returns and V...
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has launched a new initiative titled ‘City Inspector’ to encourage responsible civic behavior, improve cleanliness, and strengthen dengue prevention efforts.The six-month pilot project was inaugurated on Wednesday in Ward No. 9 of Motijheel with financ...
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain informed parliament on Wednesday that the government has taken a series of measures to ensure an uninterrupted supply of medicines at public hospitals and prevent theft and misuse of government-provided drugs.“To address the essenti...
The Ministry of Local Government has decided to form committees to demarcate the boundaries of canals in Dhaka as part of efforts to restore the city's waterways.An emergency meeting was held today at the conference room of the Local Government Division at the Secretariat to identify the boundar...
Vice President of Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) Dr. Zubaida Rahman today called for building a liveable world for future generations through tree plantation.She said, "Tree plantation creates opportunities for environmental protection, and building a beautiful and liveable world."Dr Zubaid...
Diplomachy
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to advancing regional cooperation through BIMSTEC, highlighting connectivity, trade, technology transfer and people-to-people contacts as key drivers of shared prosperity.Bangladesh, as the current Chair ...
Stressing that future peacekeeping missions must be more modern, visionary, and technology-driven, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said his government is modernising the armed forces and police to perform their duties in UN peacekeeping missions and other international assignments."The gove...
Budget,Healthcare
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly 71 percent of all deaths in Bangladesh. Tobacco use is one of the leading risk factors behind this growing burden. Public health experts warn that the low price and easy availability of tobacco products continue to encourage young people to start s...
Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon today categorically said the government has neither any plan nor any discussion to exclude fundamental subjects such as Bangla, philosophy and history from honours courses.Responding to a question from journalists after ECNEC meeting at the Secretariat...
Politics
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said individuals associated with Awami League can participate in the upcoming local government elections, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and do not campaign on behalf of the party.He made the r...
US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen made a courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition Md. Shafiqur Rahman at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban here today.The meeting took place at the Opposition Leader's office in the Jatiya Sangsad where both sides discussed issues of mutual interest ...
Bangladesh has sought enhanced cooperation from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in education, climate resilience and sustainable development as both countries look to deepen their longstanding partnership through new collaborative initiatives.The issue came up during a meetin...
Sports
Bangladesh secured nine medals, including seven individual and two team medals, at the 21st Junior and Senior Open Artistic Gymnastics Championship 2026 held in Singapore from June 3 to 7, with students from Quantum Cosmo School and College playing a pivotal role in the country's success.All sev...
Bank & Insurance
Kazi Shairul Hassan has been appointed new chairman while Abedur Rahman Sikder new managing director (MD) of Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, which was formed through the merger of five troubled Islami banks.The Financial Institutions Division (FID) of the Ministry of Finance announced the leadership chan...
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has underscored the importance of modern and effective water management for safeguarding public health, protecting the environment and ensuring sustainable urban development.Speaking during a visit to the under...
The government has paid tribute to Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving under the United Nations, recognising their sacrifices and contributions to global peace and security.Foreign Affairs State Minister Shama Obaed Islam on Monday praised the role of Bangladeshi peacekeepers, saying their dedication a...
Media
The BNP Media Cell on Monday issued a warning over the formation and promotion of fake committees in different districts under its name.It also urged party leaders, activists and the public to remain cautious about fraudulent social media pages, groups and communities claiming affiliation with the M...
Experts from across South Asia and beyond have underscored the importance of adopting the “One Health” approach to ensure safe, sustainable and resilient poultry production, saying closer coordination among the agriculture, public health and environmental sectors is essential to address ...
Business & Commerce
Bangladesh's pharmaceutical industry has emerged as one of the country's most promising export sectors, with locally manufactured medicines now reaching more than 140 countries worldwide, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain said on Monday.Speaking to journalists at ...
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