Tobacco tax hike essential to protect youth
Speakers at a discussion in Dhaka on Tuesday said raising taxes and prices on tobacco products is essential to protect young people and future generations...
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Rooppur Unit-1 completes nuclear fuel loading
Fresh nuclear fuel has been successfully loaded into the reactor core of Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking a major step towards commissioning...
Tigers earn historic victory against Pakistan
A five-wicket haul by Nahid Rana powered Bangladesh Cricket team to earn a historic 104-run victory over Pakistan Cricket team on Day 5 of the...
Death-row convict held after 25 yrs on the run
Police have arrested Kalam Mia, 43, a death-row convict in a murder case filed with Pakundia Police Station in Kishoreganj, after he had been on...
‘Industrialisation key alongside jobs for youth employment’
Industrialisation is necessary alongside job creation to ensure employment for the country’s large youth population, disaster management and relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said on...
Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns attacks
US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable,” raising the likelihood of renewed conflict after weeks...
Lebanon urges US to ‘pressure’ Israel to stop attacks
Lebanon’s president has urged the United States to put pressure on Israel to cease fire and stop home demolitions in south Lebanon, the presidency said...
Fake note scanner to be installed
Bangladesh Bank has directed all commercial banks to set up dedicated counterfeit currency detection booths at cattle markets across the country to ensure the security...
Govt to make TCB operation fully transparent
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said on Monday the government is taking a series of epoch-making initiatives to ensure transparency, accountability and effective state oversight...
BB rolls out eco-friendly industrial loans It launches Tk1,000cr green fund
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a special Tk1,000 crore refinancing scheme to promote environmentally sustainable and green industrial infrastructure across the country. The initiative, part...
Top snatcher shot
An operation by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in Mohammadpur on Monday led to the injury of a top snatcher known as Palash, while three suspected...
Govt to set up mobile hospitals to tackle dengue
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain said on Monday Ensuring good health for all is our election pledge. The government is working...