The government announced a significant step towards a tobacco-free Bangladesh, with new amendments to the Tobacco Control (TC) Law expected to strengthen the country’s fight against tobacco consumption. Professor Dr. Mohammad Sayadur Rahman, Special Assistant (State-ministerial Rank) to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, highlighted the government’s efforts in controlling tobacco use and reducing its impact on public health. ...

New Chargé d’ affaires of the US Embassy in Dhaka, Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, met with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin, respectively, on Monday. During the meetings, they discussed shared interests and priorities between the United States and Bangladesh, according to a spokesperson from the US Embassy. Ambassador Jacobson underscored the strong partnership ...

Packed with several skin and hair care benefits, neem (margosa) is a powerful herb that is being used as an antioxidant and for antifungal, antibacterial, and pest control applications. It’s also used to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system. Since it’s loaded with Vitamin C, neem stimulates collagen formation to smoothen fine lines and wrinkles. It is always a ...

A woman was allegedly killed by a man as she asked to return her money at Kulaura upazila in Moulvibazar district on Saturday. The incident happened at Rajnagar village under Prithimpasa union in the upazila. The deceased was identified as Nazma Begum, 40, wife of Fakhru Miah, a resident of that village. Police arrested a man named Sohag Miah in this ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has urged Argentina to build on the emotional footballing ties that Bangladesh has with the country to increase bilateral cooperation in different fields, including trade. “We have an emotional connection. We can build on that. The ground is ready. We can take it to other fields,” Dr Yunus said on Sunday, noting Bangladeshi people’s overwhelming ...

The interim government is prioritising the prosecution of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her associates for their alleged involvement in murders and enforced disappearances, said CA’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday. Speaking at the opening of a training programme for agricultural journalists at the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB) in the capital, Alam said some 3,500 people went ...

At least 70 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol tanker truck overturned, spilling fuel that exploded, the country’s national emergency agency said. The accident in Niger state follows a similar blast in Jigawa state last October that killed 147 people, one of the worst such tragedies in Nigeria. “As of this report, ...

In a swift and efficient operation, the Mumbai Police have arrested Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, for the shocking attack on Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan. The incident took place on Thursday, January 16, at Khan’s residence in Bandra, Mumbai. The arrest was made possible through a combination of advanced technology, including facial recognition and CCTV analysis. ...

Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA) has placed a set of proposals aiming to protect the country’s poultry industry. In the proposal, BPA suggested formation of a poultry board to ensure a proper system in poultry sector. It also suggested for formulating effective policies at the quickest possible time to stop monopolistic control of corporate organizations, said a BPA press release. The ...

A recommendation has been made to the relevant ministry to reduce the minimal VAT imposed on medicines, said Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum. She told this in response to questions after a discussion with teachers at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College on Saturday afternoon. She said that the government is increasing the VAT in various sectors to maintain the country’s overall ...