Tk10,000 Crore in Revenue Lost to Illicit Cigarette Trade
The illegal cigarette trade is thriving across Bangladesh, from roadside tea stalls to roaming vendors. These cigarettes are also increasingly available online, with home...
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At least 22 killed as crane collapses on train in Thailand
A construction crane fell on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday, killing at least 22 people, officials said. UNB News The crane,...
Trump warns of ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters
US President Donald Trump warned of unspecified “very strong action” if Iranian authorities go ahead with threatened hangings of some protesters, with Tehran calling...
Govt. to procure 1 crore liters of soybean oil, 40,000 MTs fertilizer
The government today approved separate proposals for procuring one crore liters of refined soybean oil and 40,000 metric tons of fertilizer to meet the...
Verdict in plot scam case against Hasina, Tulip, 16 others on Feb 2
A court here today set February 2 for pronouncing judgment in a case against 18 people, including ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and her...
ICC flags Mustafiz as security risk; Asif Nazrul calls decision ‘absurd’
Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup hit fresh controversy on Monday after Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul said the International Cricket Council...
BNP to seek Bangladesh’s rightful water share from India if elected: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said that if voted to power, his party would pursue Bangladesh’s rightful share of water...
Govt implementing extensive programmes nationwide to create awareness about referendum
The government is implementing an extensive programme across the country to create public awareness about the forthcoming referendum slated for February 12. Under the...
Environmentalists urge clear coastal protection pledges in election manifestos
Staff Reporter: Environmental activists have urged political parties to include clear and specific commitments to protect coastal ecosystems and livelihoods in their election manifestos,...
Transforming Bangladesh’s Healthcare: From Outbound Patients to a Global Medical Tourism Hub
Sakif Shamim: A harsh reality of Bangladesh’s health sector is that every year a huge number of people travel abroad for treatment. According to...
From Social Movement to Banking Risk: Why Bangladesh Must Reject the Microcredit Bank Proposal
Bangladesh’s microcredit sector is not merely a financial system; it is the outcome of decades of social struggle, institutional innovation, and an integrated development...
UN Secretary General condoles death of Begum Khaleda Zia
UN Secretary General António Guterres has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of three-time former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and BNP Chairperson...