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Diphtheria outbreak kills 50 children in Somalia

MOGADISHU, Dec. 8 -- Somalia's Ministry of Health and Human Services on Sunday confirmed that a new diphtheria outbreak has killed 50 children and infected about 1,000 others nationwide. In a stateme... Read More


Unchecked soil lifting threatens Gomti River, infrastructures in Cumilla

Cumilla, Dec. 8 -- Along the quiet banks of the Gomti River in Cumilla, an environmental crisis is unfolding in plain sight. As the winter dry season settles in, the river's embankments, which shield ... Read More


Carbon trading mechanisms must function as investment channels: Rizwana Hasan

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that carbon trading mechanisms must function simultaneously as investment channels, technology transfer instruments, and mitigation to... Read More


Japan turns to new technology as dementia cases surge

, Dec. 7 -- Japan is grappling with a fast-growing dementia crisis as thousands of older people wander from their homes each year. Police data shows that more than 18,000 dementia patients went missi... Read More


Big push for renewables: 220 MW Sonagazi solar plant gets green light

, Dec. 7 -- In a major push toward clean energy, the government has taken up a plan to ramp up renewable power generation and reduce reliance on coal and fuel-based electricity that contributes to env... Read More


Youth stabbed to death in Jashore

, Dec. 7 -- year-old youth was stabbed to death near Ansar Camp in Bejpara of Jashore town on Saturday midnight Tanvir, son of Mintu from Shankarpur Hazarigat, was found bleeding near the camp around... Read More


Banglalink launches safety and wellness week 2025

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Banglalink on Saturday kicked off its annual Safety and Wellness Week 2025 with a vibrant walkathon held simultaneously in Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, and Bogura. More than 560 employ... Read More


Remittance inflow exceeds $632 million in first six days of December

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- The upward trend in remittances sent by expatriate Bangladeshis has continued into December, with the country receiving approximately US $632 million in the first six days of the mont... Read More


TIB calls for election manifesto commitments to curb the misuse of powers and religion in politics

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called on political parties to clearly articulate their positions on the use of money, muscle power, and religion in politics and to re... Read More


Rupali Haque Chowdhury elected FICCI president for 2026-27

Dhaka, Dec. 7 -- Rupali Haque Chowdhury, Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, has been elected President of the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for the te... Read More