Govt moves to regulate media amid ‘chaos’
The government is moving towards establishing a structured regulatory framework for the media sector to address what officials describe as growing disorder and misuse of...
City
RAB set for overhaul under new law
The government is planning a major overhaul of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), including a possible change in its name and legal structure, Prime Minister’s...
Mandatory food warning labels urged
Health experts and media professionals have urged the government to introduce mandatory warning-based Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL) on packaged foods, warning that hidden levels of salt,...
Defence Min warns of fake notice
The Ministry of Defence has issued a warning over a fraudulent group that is allegedly using its name to send fake legal notices and extort...
Women MPs seek anti-tobacco push
Women Members of Parliament from reserved seats have called for stronger fiscal and legal measures to curb tobacco use, warning that the crisis is undermining...
Dhaka’s air 5th worst in the world
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked fifth among the world’s most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 148 at 9:45...
Warning labels on packaged foods could help cut country’s NCD burden
Public health experts, researchers and journalists have called for the introduction of mandatory warning-based Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL), saying the measure could play a crucial role...
Mild heatwave grips parts of BD
A mild heat wave is sweeping several parts of the country and it may continue, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Monday. According to...
HC rule on universal health coverage
The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking why the government’s alleged inaction and failure to ensure universal health coverage for citizens should not...
President returns home
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has returned home after completing follow-up medical examinations and treatment in London, officials said on Monday. A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying...
