Russia-Ukraine trade overnight aerial attacks

Dhaka, March 17 -- Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight, with both sides on Saturday reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories.The attacks comes less tha... Read More

32 dead in massive US storm

Dhaka, March 17 -- At least 32 people have died in a massive storm across the US following newly reported fatalities in Kansas and Mississippi.Violent tornadoes tore through parts of the country, demo... Read More

Iran denies aiding Houthi rebels

Dhaka, March 17 -- Iran on Sunday once again denied aiding Yemen's Houthi rebels after the United States launched a wave of airstrikes against them and President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would ... Read More

Myanmar village air strike kills 12

Dhaka, March 17 -- A Myanmar junta airstrike on a village held by anti-coup fighters killed at least 12 people according to a local administrative official, who said the bombardment targeted civilian ... Read More

Massive anti-graft rally engulfs Serbia's capital

Dhaka, March 17 -- A sea of people converged in Serbia's capital Belgrade Saturday in what was the largest in a series of anti-corruption demonstrations that have upended the Balkan country in recent ... Read More

Handmade tablecloths empower rural artisans

Dhaka, March 17 -- The art of making handmade tablecloths has been a longstanding tradition, deeply rooted in the country's rich textile heritage. Skilled artisans, primarily women in rural areas, hav... Read More

7 colleges to be formed with Dhaka Central University

Dhaka, March 17 -- The government has finalized a name for the new university that will incorporate seven prominent government colleges in Dhaka city. Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam... Read More

Miscreants rape daughter, kill father

Dhaka, March 17 -- Miscreants raped a seventh grader and later killer her father for filing a case in Barguna Sadar.The family of the girl is devastated in the incident of rape and later losing the on... Read More

CA to hold spl meeting with police today

Dhaka, March 17 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will hold a special meeting today with senior police officers on law and order issues.Some 127 SP level and senior officers will join the spec... Read More

Rizwana urges to produce eco-friendly products News Desk Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called upon BFIDC to develop eco-friendly products using betel nut leaves, bamboo and canes as alternatives to single-use plastics. She said this in a meeting with Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation (BFIDC) officials at the Bangladesh Secretariat, said a press release. Rizwana stressed the need for importing high-quality rubber tree clones to increase production. The government has taken initiatives to supply affordable, sustainable, and modern-designed furniture, she said. BFIDC, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is being modernized to implement the initiative, she said adding to modernize the BFIDC, its limitations should be identified first. All furniture designs and plans of the corporation are being revised to allow customers to order furniture in their preferred designs, she added. Secretary of the ministry Dr. Farhina Ahmed, BFIDC Chairman Md. Nasir Uddin and senior officials were present.

Dhaka, March 17 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has called upon BFIDC to develop eco-friendly products using betel nut leaves, bamboo and canes as alternatives to... Read More

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