Call for Approval of Tobacco Control Ordinance in Parliament
Public health experts, researchers and various groups from civil society have called for the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 to be...
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PM opens nationwide canal excavation programme in Kaharole, Dinajpur
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman here today inaugurated the nationwide programme to excavate and re-excavate rivers, canals and water bodies aimed at improving irrigation, boosting agricultural...
PM reaches Saidpur to inaugurate nationwide canal restoration drive
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reached Saidpur Airport on Monday morning on his way to Dinajpur to inaugurate a nationwide canal excavation and re-excavation programme. The...
Fuel rationing withdrawn, normal supply resumes at filling stations
The government has withdrawn the rationing system for fuel sales, allowing filling stations across the country to resume normal operations from Sunday. From now on,...
Nurse Tumpa Accused of Love Trap Fraud, Disappears After Taking Money
Allegations of “Honey Trap” and Overseas Fraud Involving a Nurse Zinnia Tasmin Tumpa completed a Diploma in Nursing from Jessore Nursing College and was reportedly...
UNGA Presidency: FM leaves for New York with stopover in Türkiye
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman left Dhaka on Saturday morning for the US to attend a series of engagements in support of Bangladesh’s campaign for...
Rooppur NPP will play a vital role in meeting the country’s growing electricity demand: Science and Technology Minister
Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam has expressed optimism that the implementation of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project will play an important role...
13th parliament goes into its maiden session
The 13th Parliament has begun its journey with the beginning of its first session today, just a month after the February 12 general election, amid...
ICT to rule on Menon, Qamrul charges Mar 30
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has set Mar 30 to deliver its order on framing charges against Workers Party chief Rashed Khan Menon and former...
13th Parliament set to commence with first session Thursday
The 13th Parliament is set to start its five-year journey with its first session on Thursday morning, just one month on from the February 12...
PROGGA, ATMA urge govt to pass Tobacco Control Ordinance in first session
Research and advocacy organisation PROGGA and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) on Wednesday called on the government to enact the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use...
20,000 citizens urge govt to enact Tobacco Control Ordinance in first parliamentary dession
Nearly 20,000 citizens from across Bangladesh have called on the government to swiftly enact the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 as...