Day: July 27, 2026
Writ Petition Seeks Probe into Presence of Microplastics in 26 Toothpaste Brands
Dhaka: A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Monday seeking an investigation into the presence of harmful microplastics in 26 out of 34 toothpaste samples available in the Bangladesh market. Supreme Court lawyer Md Abdullah Al Mamun filed t…
Gas Supply Set to Improve Next Week, Full Restoration Expected Thereafter: Amit
Dhaka: State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Monday expressed apologies to the public for the ongoing gas crisis and shared hopes for an improvement in supply from next week, with full restoration anticipated abou…
July Memorial Monument to Honor 2024 Mass Uprising Martyrs on Dhaka University Campus
Dhaka: The University of Dhaka (DU) has announced the construction of a ‘July Memorial Monument’ to commemorate those who lost their lives during the July 2024 Mass Uprising. The monument’s foundation stone is set to be laid on August 5, marking the s…
Parliament Secretariat Warns Against Forged DO Letters, Urges Verification Before Action
Dhaka: The Parliament Secretariat has urged the public, government and private institutions, media organisations, and all other stakeholders to verify the authenticity of any demi-official (DO) or official letter purportedly issued by the Jatiya Sangs…
Green Chili Prices Soar in Dhaka as Rains Squeeze Supply
Dhaka: Green chili prices have jumped sharply across Dhaka’s kitchen markets over the past few days, with retailers raising prices by Tk 40 to Tk 60 per kilogram.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the kitchen spice was selling for Tk 260 to Tk…
Dhaka and Mal© Reaffirm Enduring Friendship, Boost Bilateral Collaboration
Dhaka: Bangladesh and the Maldives have reaffirmed their longstanding friendship, emphasizing their strong people-to-people ties and close cooperation that have been at the core of their bilateral relationship over the years. The two nations explored …
Bangladesh Among Top Ten for Hepatitis C Cases Globally, WHO Urges Action
Dhaka: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a call for urgent action in Bangladesh to expand access to hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment. The call seeks to dismantle the barriers preventing millions from receiving necessary care. …
Booth Rental Fees to be Waived for SMEs at International Fairs: Minister
Dhaka: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced on Monday that booth rental fees will be waived for small entrepreneurs participating in international trade fairs. This initiative aims to boost the country’s exports by facilitating the par…