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A national seminar titled “The Necessity of Effectively Increasing Taxes and Prices on All Tobacco Products in the Upcoming FY 2026–27 Budget for Protecting Public Health” was organized by Development Organisation of the Rural Poor-DORP on Wednesday morning (13...

A day-long training workshop organized by BRAC Fisheries Enterprise was held in Araihazar Upazila of Narayanganj with the aim of increasing fish production and enhancing the skills of local fish farmers. The special training program was arranged to bring significant...

Speakers at World Salt Awareness Week Seminar An average adult in Bangladesh consumes nearly 9 grams of salt per day, almost double the maximum limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to health experts, excessive salt intake contributes...

Eastern Bank PLC.(EBL) reported a 28% year-on-year growth in consolidated profit in the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong investment income, higher foreign exchange earnings and lower provisioning expenses, a press release said. The bank’s consolidated profit after tax...

KISHOREGANJ : Sholakia Eidgah Maidan will host the country’s historic Eid-ul-Azha congregation at 9:00 am this year, with authorities announcing extensive preparations and special transportation arrangements for devotees. The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Sholakia Eidgah Management...

DHAKA : A total of 53,842 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have so far reached Saudi Arabia on 138 Hajj flights. Director of the Bangladesh Hajj Office Md Lokman Hossain said 138 flights had landed in Jeddah by 10am today. According to the...

DHAKA : Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Bangladesh Md Nurul Islam today visited different offices under the Defence Finance Department (DFD) command as part of the ongoing special service activities marking the 53rd founding anniversary of the CAG...

DHAKA : The government has fixed the prices of sacrificial animal hides to be available during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, aiming to protect the interests of farmers, madrasas and the country's leather industry. The prices were fixed today following directives from...

DHAKA : Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon today said education is the highest priority of the present government. "The government has been working relentlessly to develop the country's education system to international standards and build skilled,...

DHAKA : Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today said it may take at least two more years to revive the fragile economy inherited from the fallen Awami League government. “Social and political stability at the national level is...