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Scientists must focus on innovative research to ensure food safety: Minister

Dhaka, June 24 -- Fisheries and Livestock, and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid on Wednesday urged scientists to dedicate themselves to basic, innovative, and quality research focusing on f... Read More


Man fined for promoting sale of counterfeit medicines through app in Kushtia

Kushtia, June 24 -- A mobile court has fined a man Tk 10,000 for allegedly promoting the sale of counterfeit medicines at discounted prices through a mobile app called Medigo in Kumarkhali upazila of ... Read More


Australia to provide Tk 137 crore in fresh aid for Rohingyas, host communities

Dhaka, June 24 -- The government of Australia has committed AUD16 million (Tk137 crore) in multi-year funding to UNICEF to sustain life-saving support for Rohingya children and host communities in Ban... Read More


BGMEA urges govt to ease compliance regulations for RMG sector

Dhaka, June 24 -- A delegation from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday held a meeting with Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal M... Read More


Changes to Cyber Security Act being considered by govt

Sangsad Bhaban, June 24 -- The government is considering incorporating provisions in the Cyber Security Act to take legal action against individuals involved in spreading rumours and disinformation, P... Read More


2 killed as pickup crashes into tree in Feni

Feni, June 24 -- Two people were killed and two others injured after a pickup crashed into a roadside tree in the Mohammad Ali Bazar area of Feni Sadar upazila on Wednesday. The deceased were identif... Read More


Parliament witnesses debate over 'interpretation' of Quranic verse

Sangsad Bhaban, June 24 -- Parliament on Wednesday witnessed a debate among the lawmakers from treasury and opposition benches over a Quranic verse which ultimately involved the Home Minister and the ... Read More


Parliament witnesses debate over interpretation of Quranic verse

Sangsad Bhaban, June 24 -- Parliament on Wednesday witnessed a debate among the lawmakers from treasury and opposition benches over a Quranic verse which ultimately involved the Home Minister and the ... Read More


SME stimulation a top priority for govt to boost economy, says Industries Minister

Dhaka, June 24 -- Khondker Abdul Muktadir, Minister of Industries, Commerce, Textiles, and Jute said on Wednesday that the government has made the stimulation of the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) ... Read More


BEPZA, ILO reaffirm commitment to sustainable injury protection scheme for EPZ workers by 2027

Dhaka, June 24 -- Stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to establishing a comprehensive, self-sustaining and permanent Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) for workers employed in the Export Process... Read More