Iran says it will not open Strait of Hormuz unless US ends port blockade
Iran has said it will not reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz to full international shipping unless the United States lifts its naval blockade on...
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SheCAN: Building Confidence, Capability, and Care on Factory Floors
SheCAN: Building Confidence, Capability, and Care on Factory Floors On a January morning at Hop Lun’s Fashion facility, Bristy Akter sat among her sewing section...
Smart City Concept: Is it Possible to Build Urban Economies Outside Dhaka!
Sakif Shamim: Dhaka, being the heart of Bangladesh, has been burdened by population density over the years. Dhaka holds all the centres of Bangladesh, including...
Iran command says has closed Hormuz again over US blockade
Iran’s central military command announced on Saturday it would resume “strict management” of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a decision to unblock the strategic...
PM seeks doctors’ support to build affordable, humane healthcare system
Outlining plans to raise health sector allocation to 5 percent of GDP, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged physicians working at the grassroots to...
The Iran war has revealed Trump’s pressure point: the economy
Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump’s demands, but for US...
Push for front-of-package labels to curb NCDs
Health experts and media professionals have called for the urgent introduction of Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL) on ultra-processed foods to help combat the growing burden of...
Effective steps taken to withdraw politically motivated harassment cases: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman on Thursday told Parliament that the government has taken effective steps to withdraw politically motivated harassment cases...
Stakeholders call for prioritising long-term care for ageing population
As Bangladesh’s population steadily ages, long-term care (LTC) has moved to the forefront of national development priorities, with policymakers and stakeholders calling for urgent, coordinated...
US announces tightening sanctions against Iran oil sector
The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran’s oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as...
Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping
Bangladesh has reiterated its strong commitment to United Nations peacekeeping, highlighting its readiness to further strengthen contributions in partnership with the UN and the international...
Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire
Optimism grew on Thursday that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Tehran and the...