DNCC pledges stronger action to build smoke-free capital
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a smoke-free and tobacco-free environment through stricter enforcement of tobacco control laws, enhanced...
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PM returns home wrapping up 6-day maiden overseas visit
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman returned home tonight from Beijing wrapping up his six-day maiden official overseas visit to China and Malaysia at the invitation of...
Dhaka-Beijing aimed at building a shared future in the new era
In the hallowed corridors of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, a new chapter in Asian geopolitics was etched into history this June....
Prof Dr Israfil, other educationists attend ‘Chinese Bridge’ prog in China
Prof Dr Md Israfil, Vice-Chancellor of Thakurgaon University, along with six other universities’ vice-chancellors, Chairman of UGC and others visited China with the invitation of...
OPPO Launches Campus Ambassador Program to Empower the Next Generation
OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, has officially launched the OPPO Campus Ambassador Program, a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering talented university students to...
‘Made in Bangladesh Expo-26’, A New Platform for Bangladesh-UK Trade Relations
Made in Bangladesh Expo 2026 is being organized in the United Kingdom to showcase Bangladesh’s products, services and investment potential in the international arena more...
PROGGA, ATMA urge tobacco tax reform to boost revenue and protect public health
Anti-tobacco campaigners and economists on Thursday called for major reforms to Bangladesh’s tobacco taxation system in the final national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, arguing...
Xiaomi Brings Five New Lifestyle Devices in Bangladesh — Now Available
Dhaka, 25 June, 2026 –Global tech giant Xiaomi, has officially introduced five new lifestyle devices to the market, all now available for purchase. The new...
Govt Committed to Stronger Tobacco Control Through Higher Prices, Says Ziauddin Haider
The government remains committed to strengthening tobacco control measures, including increasing the prices of tobacco products through the national budget, to protect public health, Special...
9th Urban Dialogue calls for building sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient cities
Urban experts, government officials, development partners and civil society representatives on Wednesday urged stronger implementation of existing policies to address the growing challenges of rapid...
PM, Kazakh counterpart agree on bolstering bilateral ties, opening permanent missions
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Kazakh counterpart Oljas Bektenov on Wednesday discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and agreed on the need to establish...
Early warning systems and disaster risk financing key to reducing disaster losses: Experts
Experts, policymakers and development practitioners on Monday stressed the importance of strengthening early warning systems and disaster risk financing mechanisms to reduce the human and...