Frame laws to limit trans fat in foods, say experts
UNB :Pointing out that industrially produced trans fat, often present in tasty treats, is a silent killer, experts have urged the Bangladesh government to formulate...
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Lower court proceedings suspended in honour of PP Mannan
Court Correspondent :All trial proceedings of lower courts of Dhaka were kept suspended till midday yesterday (Thursday) for showing respect to Dhaka District and Sessions...
US tops 10 million Covid vaccinations as California expands eligibility for shots
Reuters :More than 10 million Americans had received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of Wednesday, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
1 hurt, shops vandalized in Rajshahi AL factional clash
UNB, Rajshahi :Supporters of two factions of Awami League locked into a series of clashes at Arani municipality in Rajshshahi over the mayoral election on...
King Philippe of Belgium keen to visit Bangladesh
UNB, Dhaka :King Philippe of Belgium has said that he will consider a possible visit to Bangladesh to see the country’s impressive socio-economic development.The King...
BNP accuses AL of establishing ‘reign of robbery’
UNB :BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that the government has established a ‘reign of robbery’ in the country by indulging...
Bangladesh to seek LDC benefits for 5 years after graduation
UNB, Dhaka :Bangladesh has called on the international community for the continuation of international support measures for an extended period to make its upcoming graduation...
Nephew testifies in graft case against former CJ Sinha
BSS, Dhaka :Shankhajit Sinha , nephew of former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha on Wednesday testified in a case against him and 10 others for...
Homeworkers need to be better protected, says ILO
UNB, Dhaka :The dramatic increase in working from home due to COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the poor working conditions experienced by many homeworkers who, prior...
CID to submit probe report on BB reserve heist Feb 17
Court Correspondent :The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court of Dhaka yesterday fixed February 17 for submission of the probe report in the case filed over...