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24,000 die annually in Bangladesh due to high-sodium foods

Dhaka, May 13 -- processed foods including packaged snacks and processed meat are among the leading contributors to excessive salt intake in Bangladesh, speakers said at an awareness seminar on Wednes... Read More


Teachers' 'shutdown' disrupts academic activities at Barishal University

, May 13 -- Teachers of Barishal University continued their complete 'shutdown' programme for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and promotion of ... Read More


Former minister Engr Mosharraf Hossain passes away

Chattogram, May 13 -- Former minister and veteran freedom fighter Engr Mosharraf Hossain died on Wednesday morning at a private hospital in Dhaka. He was 83. He was declared dead around 10:00am, his ... Read More


Rain or thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh

, May 13 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thundershowers in parts of Bangladesh in 24 hours from 9 am on Wednesday. "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers acco... Read More


BPCCI report outlines strategic recommendations for strengthening ties with Philippines

Dhaka, May 13 -- Philippines Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BPCCI) has formally handed over the Bangladesh-Philippines Business Delegation Report 2026 to Ambassador of the Philippines in Bangladesh... Read More


DNCC launches waste segregation programme

Dhaka, May 13 -- The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has formally launched its source segregation of waste initiative, aimed at improving urban cleanliness and strengthening waste management in th... Read More


icddr,b mourns ORS pioneer Majid Molla's death

, May 13 -- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) has mourned the death of Dr Abdul Majid Molla, one of the pioneering researchers behind Oral Rehydration Solution... Read More


Housewife found dead in Feni

Feni, May 13 -- Police recovered the body of a housewife from beneath a pile of sand at an under-construction building in Sadar upazila of Feni on Tuesday evening. The deceased was identified as Shir... Read More


Influencer Kaarina Kaisar taken abroad for advanced treatment

Dhaka, May 13 -- Popular young content creator Kaarina Kaisar was taken to Chennai by an air ambulance on Monday night for advanced treatment after being placed on life support due to serious liver co... Read More


4 Indian cattle seized at Chapainawabganj border

, May 12 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized four Indian cattle in an anti-smuggling operation at Chapainawabganj border after recovering them from the Matpara area of Narayanpur Union under S... Read More