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PM seeks action plan within one month to prevent Dhaka river pollution

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the formulation of a coordinated action plan within one month to prevent pollution of the rivers around the capital Dhaka.

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National

Foreign Ministry's Protest Reflects a Sovereign Bangladesh: Mahdi Amin

Prime Minister's Adviser for Education and Primary and Mass Education, Mahdi Amin, has said that the strong protest lodged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the incident of allowing fugitive convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to speak in Delhi is the true reflection of a sovereign and dignified Bangladesh.

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Microplastics found in 5 native fish species of Arial Beel, highest in koi

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Microplastics found in 5 native fish species of Arial Beel, highest in koi

Researchers of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have detected the presence of microplastics in five species of indigenous small fish in Arial Beel. The study found the highest amount of microplastics in koi fish. Besides, evidence of this pollution was also found in bata, meni (bheda/nandina), gulsha tengra and puti fish.

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Politics

11-party alliance obstructed by police during Secretariat siege march

The 11-party alliance faced police obstruction while trying to stage a siege of the Secretariat to protest the fuel and gas crisis, 'phantom' electricity bills, deterioration of law and order, and price hikes on daily necessities.

1 week ago 296 views

Dhaka

Woman's Head and Two Hands Found Under Culvert in Dhaka, Police Search for Remaining Body Parts

Police have recovered the severed body parts of an unidentified woman from under a culvert in the Sabujbagh area of the capital. The recovered parts include the head and two hands. However, the rest of the body has not yet been found.

1 week ago 228 views

Economy

Silver prices also rise after gold, up Tk 292 per bhori

After increasing the price of gold, Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has also increased the price of silver in the domestic market. According to the new decision, the price of 22-carat silver per bhori (11.664 grams) has been increased by Tk 292 to Tk 4,899.

1 week ago 270 views

Economy

Gold prices jump sharply, rising nearly Tk 10,000 per bhori

Gold prices have increased again in the domestic market. The price of the best quality 22-carat gold per bhori (11.664 grams) has been raised by Tk 9,856 in one jump, setting the new price at Tk 232,930.

1 week ago 241 views

National

Gas Supply from Maheshkhali to National Grid Resumes After Two Weeks

After being suspended for nearly two weeks due to a technical fault, gas supply from Maheshkhali in Cox's Bazar to the national grid has resumed. This is expected to somewhat alleviate the ongoing gas crisis in Dhaka and various other parts of the country.

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National

Government Committed to Ensuring Healthcare for All Citizens: State Minister for Health

The government is committed to ensuring quality healthcare for every citizen of the country, said State Minister for Health Dr. M. A. Muhit.

1 week ago 210 views

Expatriates

Saudi government brings big good news for Bangladeshi workers over Iqama

From now on, if the original employer or kafeel fails to renew the Iqama of Bangladeshi workers at their workplaces in Saudi Arabia for any reason, they will be able to renew the Iqama under any other employer or kafeel as quickly as possible. This was stated by the country's Deputy Minister of Human Resources, Muhannad bin Ahmed Al-Issa.

1 week ago 295 views

National

Foreign Ministry statement strongly protesting Sheikh Hasina's remarks

The Bangladesh government has expressed deep anger and protest over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's direct participation with the media in New Delhi, India. On Wednesday (August 5), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release in this regard.

1 week ago 362 views

National

We Have Gained a New Bangladesh Through Free Elections in Exchange for the Martyrs' Sacrifices: State Minister for Information

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has said that the nation will forever remember with respect the contributions of those whose sacrifices and blood made possible an environment of free, fair, and impartial elections in the country. As a continuation of this sacrifice, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has been able to assume the responsibility of running the state.

1 week ago 266 views

Stock Market

Kakhaber Benidze Appointed New Managing Director of BAT Bangladesh

Kakhaber Benidze has assumed office as the new Managing Director (MD) of British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh PLC. His appointment took effect on May 1, 2026. He has succeeded Monisha Abraham.

1 week ago 334 views

National

July Memorial Museum Is a Living Document of Democratic Struggles: Cultural Minister

Cultural Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has said that the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum is not just a structure; it is a living document that holds the history of the country's democratic struggles, sacrifices, and the anti-fascist movement.

1 week ago 253 views

National

If They Come to the Country in December, We Will Meet Them on the Streets: Acting President

Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram has said that he is waiting regarding the campaign surrounding the return to the country in December of the banned Awami League chief and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He said, "They say they will come to the country in December. We are waiting. Let them come to the country; Insha'Allah, we will meet them on the streets."

1 week ago 307 views

National

If needed, we will take to the streets again, and I will too: Asif Nazrul

Former law adviser and Dhaka University professor Asif Nazrul said he is uncompromising on the spirit and movement of July. He said if justice for the July-August killings is not ensured, he will take to the streets again in protest if necessary.

1 week ago 257 views

National

Defeat of Fascism, Victory of Democracy: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said that the July Mass Uprising marked the defeat of fascism and the victory of democracy. He said that at that time, the BNP repeatedly stated, "The verdict will be given on the streets"—and ultimately, that verdict was delivered on the streets.

1 week ago 262 views

National

India is shedding crocodile tears for Sheikh Hasina: Rizvi

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, senior joint secretary general of BNP and adviser to the prime minister, has alleged that India's position on Sheikh Hasina is two-faced. He claimed that India is shedding 'crocodile tears' over Sheikh Hasina and following a dual policy in this regard.

1 week ago 245 views

Politics

Sheikh Hasina Will Surely Return to the Country: Rumin Farhana

Barrister Rumin Farhana, Member of Parliament for Brahmanbaria-2 (Sarail-Ashuganj) constituency, has said that she believes Sheikh Hasina will return to the country at some point. She said that as a citizen of Bangladesh and in the continuity of her long political career, her return to the country is natural.

1 week ago 336 views

Law Justice

Expelled NCP Leader Salauddin Tanvir Sent to Jail in Cyber Security Act Case

Expelled leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Gazi Salauddin Tanvir, has been sent to jail after being produced before a court in a case filed under the Cyber Security Act.

1 week ago 315 views

PM seeks action plan within one month to prevent Dhaka river pollution

Foreign Ministry's Protest Reflects a Sovereign Bangladesh: Mahdi Amin

Microplastics found in 5 native fish species of Arial Beel, highest in koi

11-party alliance obstructed by police during Secretariat siege march

Woman's Head and Two Hands Found Under Culvert in Dhaka, Police Search for Remaining Body Parts

Silver prices also rise after gold, up Tk 292 per bhori

Gold prices jump sharply, rising nearly Tk 10,000 per bhori

Gas Supply from Maheshkhali to National Grid Resumes After Two Weeks

Government Committed to Ensuring Healthcare for All Citizens: State Minister for Health

Saudi government brings big good news for Bangladeshi workers over Iqama

Foreign Ministry statement strongly protesting Sheikh Hasina's remarks

We Have Gained a New Bangladesh Through Free Elections in Exchange for the Martyrs' Sacrifices: State Minister for Information

Kakhaber Benidze Appointed New Managing Director of BAT Bangladesh

July Memorial Museum Is a Living Document of Democratic Struggles: Cultural Minister

If They Come to the Country in December, We Will Meet Them on the Streets: Acting President

If needed, we will take to the streets again, and I will too: Asif Nazrul

Defeat of Fascism, Victory of Democracy: Information Minister

India is shedding crocodile tears for Sheikh Hasina: Rizvi

Sheikh Hasina Will Surely Return to the Country: Rumin Farhana

Expelled NCP Leader Salauddin Tanvir Sent to Jail in Cyber Security Act Case

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