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CMP constable to face interrogation for three days

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- A Chattogram court has ordered a policeman who was arrested for "leaking" a wireless message from the city's police commissioner to face grilling for three days. Chattogram Metropol... Read More


Regional taskforce on air quality crucial for future generations: Supradip Chakma

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Highlighting the importance of clean air and the severe impacts of air pollution, Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma on Tuesday said establishing a regional... Read More


EU delegation meets chief election commissioner

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- A delegation from the European Union has met with Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin ahead of Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary elections. The meeting began at the Election C... Read More


418 lives lost on roads in July

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- As many as 418 people have died in 443 road accidents across Bangladesh in July, while 856 individuals suffered injuries. Motorcycles were involved in the highest number of accident... Read More


Za 'n Zee launches first-ever couple pack with Pista Kulfi ice cream in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Za 'n Zee, a brand of Kazi Food Industries Limited, has introduced Bangladesh's first innovative couple pack with its new "Pista Kulfi Ice Cream." The launch of the ice cream took p... Read More


Police arrest Mohammadpur muggers' gang chief 'Bhagne Billal'

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Police have arrested Billal, also known as "Agni Billal" and "Bhagne Billal", whom they allege to be the leader of gang of muggers in Mohammadpur. A Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) ... Read More


Bangladesh ends use of party symbols in local govt elections

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The government has issued ordinances amending the relevant laws to repeal clauses that allowed the use of party symbols in local government elections. The ordinances were issued on ... Read More


ESG for Bangladesh: silent progress to collective commitment

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Sustainability is no longer an add-on; it is today an economic and ecological imperative. In Bangladesh, transformation is underway: from green start-ups to ready-made garments, from... Read More


Nature-based solution to address climate change

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Climate change is an existential threat to mankind, particularly to affected states. Among other options, Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) are increasingly recognised as vital to address... Read More


Trump administration revokes over 6,000 student visas

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The State Department has revoked more than 6,000 international student visas because of violations of US law and overstays, the department said. The agency said the "vast majority" ... Read More