Category: General
Wildfire Smoke Threatens to Disrupt World Cup Final
Dhaka: Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday…
Human-Elephant Conflict: Dialogue Held in Sherpur to Promote Coexistence, Protect Wild Elephants
Dhaka: A dialogue was held in Sherpur’s border-adjacent Garo Hills on Saturday to explore ways to reduce the growing phenomenon of human-elephant conflict and ensure the protection of wild elephants through peaceful coexistence. The programme, styled …
Cutting Daily Choices Can Reduce Stress and Improve Decision-Making, Experts Say
Dhaka: Modern life often encourages people to believe that having more choices leads to better decisions whether it is buying clothes, choosing entertainment, or finding the right partner. But psychologists say too many options can have the opposite e…
Bangladesh Charts Course for Sustainable Energy Future with Renewables and Reform
Dhaka: The government of Bangladesh has unveiled a comprehensive plan to fortify its energy sector through enhanced energy audits and a shift towards renewable resources. This initiative aims to curb energy wastage, lessen reliance on imported fuels, …
Zero Tolerance for Irregularities in Distribution of Seeds, Vaccines to Flood-Hit Farmers: Minister
Dhaka: Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has warned the government will adopt a “zero-tolerance” policy against any irregularities or corruption in the distribution of seeds, livestock vaccines, and other assistance…
Two Killed in Violent Clash Over Supremacy in Kushtia
Dhaka: Two people were killed and another was injured in an attack by their rival group over establishing supremacy in Debinagar village of Khoksha upazila in Kushtia district early Saturday. The deceased were identified as Faruk Hossain, 40, son of C…
National Krishok Shakti Launched with Saeed Ujjwal as Convener
Dhaka: National Krishok Shakti has been formally launched as the farmers’ wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP), with the announcement of its partial central convening committee aimed at advocating for farmers’ rights. Saeed Ujjwal has been named c…
BGB DG Inspects Border with Myanmar in Cox’s Bazar, Joins Flood Relief Distribution
Dhaka: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General (DG) Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui visited Cox’s Bazar and adjoining areas on July 17-18 to review border management, operational preparedness, and humanitarian assistance activitie…