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Modern alternatives could sharply cut tobacco harm

Dhaka, April 21 -- Safer alternatives to smoking could substantially reduce the harm caused by tobacco use, subject matter experts have mentioned. They argued that products such as vaping devices, nic... Read More


Shah Rafayat Chowdhury receives Queen Elizabeth 100 Young Leaders Award for advancing sustainable development in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 21 -- Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, Co-Founder and President of Footsteps Bangladesh, has been honoured with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth 100 Young Leaders Award. The award has been announc... Read More


'Inflation would not rise much for fuel-price hike'

Dhaka, April 21 -- Inflation "will not rise significantly" on the increase in fuel prices, as the raise is modest compared to global situation, says the commerce minister facing question in parliament... Read More


Prolonged Mideast war may dent export, remittance

Dhaka, April 21 -- Growing political instability and military tensions in the Middle East have started negatively impacting Bangladesh's export trade, and a prolonged crisis could also put significant... Read More


Process started to recover assets laundered by big business groups, says Khasru

Dhaka, April 21 -- Bangladesh has begun legal and diplomatic steps to recover money allegedly laundered abroad by major business groups, finance minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament, ... Read More


Govt has no plan to offer further tax holidays: NBR chairman

Dhaka, April 21 -- Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Md Abdur Rahman Khan, has said the government has no plan to offer further tax holidays for any industry. Bangladesh aims to gradua... Read More


Sonali Life Insurance 'Career Guide Special Training' held

Dhaka, April 21 -- Sonali Life Insurance Company Limited has successfully conducted a day-long professional training program titled "Career Guide Special Training" at the Jashore Shilpakala Academy, a... Read More


Govt won't tolerate market manipulation: Commerce Minister

Dhaka, April 21 -- Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today (Tuesday) issued a stern warning, stating that the government will not tolerate any form of artificial crisis or market manipulation... Read More


NSU hosts seminar on Singapore's Experience and Role in International Law

Dhaka, April 21 -- North South University's (NSU) Office of External Affairs, School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), Department of Law, and North South University Law and Mooting Society org... Read More


Measles situation in Bangladesh not yet an epidemic: Health minister

Dhaka, April 20 -- Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain said the measles situation in Bangladesh has not yet reached epidemic level as emergency vaccination efforts continue nationwide. The mini... Read More