Dalda kept at a bakery for preparing various food items was found to contain a dead rat floating inside. The same Dalda was being used to produce a range of savoury snacks. Officials from the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection and the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority uncovered the scene during a raid at ‘Mousumi Food’ factory in Bongojpara on ...

The Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Abida Islam, has described the country’s recent national parliamentary election as a definitive milestone in its democratic history. Speaking at a panel titled “Bangladesh Election: What Next?”, she emphasized that the government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is firmly committed to upholding democracy, the rule of law, and human rights through ...

Public health concerns has compelled Saudi Arabia authorities to completely ban the import of poultry items, including eggs, from a total of 40 countries, including Bangladesh. Alongside the complete ban, a partial ban has been imposed on 16 countries, with a view to protect public health and ensuring food safety in Saudi Arabia’s market, Gulf News reported. According to the ...

Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth scored a hat-trick as the Spanish side saw off Belgium’s Club Brugge on Tuesday to win the second leg of their Champions League playoff 4-1 and advance to the last 16 with a 7-4 aggregate triumph. Johnny Cardoso scored the other goal for the home side while Joel Ordonez netted for Brugge in the 36th ...

On the third day of Ramadan, Sadia realised she had underestimated how quickly household essentials run out during the holy month. The cooking oil she bought just before Ramadan was already halfway finished. The dishwashing liquid needed replacing sooner than expected. Extra guests at iftar meant more cleaning, more laundry, more groceries, and more frequent restocking. Like many urban households, ...

The newly appointed administrators of six city corporations formally assumed office on Tuesday after meeting Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the Secretariat. The administrators are Abdus Salam for Dhaka South City Corporation, Shafiqul Islam Khan for Dhaka North City Corporation, Nazrul Islam Monju for Khulna City Corporation, Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury for Sylhet City ...

At least 30 individuals were injured in a clash between two groups at Ajmiriganj upazila in Habiganj district on Monday afternoon over a dispute involving a cow grazing on farmland. The incident occurred around 3:00 PM in Mahtabpur village under Kakailcao union in the upazila. According to sources, a cow belonging to Dulal Mia entered a field owned by Liton ...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government has approved the withdrawal of 1,202 more politically motivated cases filed against opposition party leaders and activists during the 17-year rule of the fascist Awami League (AL). The decision came after a thorough review process to assess allegations that the cases were used to harass opposition figures and suppress dissent, said an ...

The BNP has formed the government after securing a majority in the recent National Parliament elections. However, even before assuming office, weaknesses in the country’s economy were evident. There has been a slowdown in trade and commerce, a decline in investment and instability in the banking sector. Unchecked high interest rates have further worsened the situation. Confidence in the capital ...

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Dhaka South City Corporation Mayor Fazle Noor Taposh, Jahangir Kabir Nanak, Mirza Azam along with several other influential ministers and Members of Parliament from the then cabinet are set to be named as accused in the Pilkhana BDR massacre and explosives cases. Borhan Uddin, Chief Public Prosecutor (Special PP) for the state, confirmed the ...