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Increase public awareness for tiger conservation: State Minister Sultan Salahuddin Tuku

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku MP emphasized increasing public awareness for tiger conservation and building a mindset of wildlife protection among the new generation.

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National

Widespread microplastics found in sugar as well

Microplastics have been found at alarming levels in sugar sold in Bangladesh's markets. A recent study showed that 95 percent of tested sugar samples contained tiny plastic particles. Researchers detected between 210 and 508 microplastic particles per kilogram of sugar.

3 months ago 554 views

National

Microplastics found in all 41 milk samples in Bangladesh

Microplastics have been found in all samples of raw milk, packaged milk of various brands, and dairy products sold in Bangladesh's markets. In a study conducted by a group of researchers from Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), tiny plastic particles were detected in each of the 41 samples. Among these, the highest amount of microplastics was found in liquid and powdered milk of various brands.

3 months ago 684 views

National

Microplastics found in all soybean oils in the country, open oil more polluted: Research

Microplastics have been found in all types of open and bottled soybean oils sold in the Bangladeshi market. In a study by researchers from the Department of Environmental Science at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), microplastics were detected in all 60 samples of soybean oil collected from the capital Dhaka.

3 months ago 756 views

Country

In Sathia, BNP-Jamaat face-off, tension over counter programs

The political situation in Sathia upazila of Pabna has become heated due to counter programs by BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami over a dispute regarding leading the Jummah prayers. On Tuesday (July 28) night, when activists of the two parties faced off, extreme tension spread in the area. However, police intervention averted a possible clash.

3 months ago 700 views

Country

Will not leave Habiganj until the attack is tried: Sarjis Alam

Alleging an attack on leaders and activists of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Habiganj, the party's chief organizer for the northern region, Sarjis Alam, has announced that he will not leave Habiganj until the incident is tried.

3 months ago 576 views

Country

Couple in trouble after going out at midnight to fulfill wife's demand, detained on suspicion of theft, later sent to court

A couple went out at midnight in a pickup truck to fulfill the wife's demand. However, when the vehicle broke down during their outing, they fell under suspicion of locals. They were first detained on suspicion of cattle theft. Later, police arrived and rescued them, but since they could not give a satisfactory explanation, the husband and wife were arrested and sent to court.

3 months ago 605 views

National

No fertilizer shortage, strict action against those creating artificial crisis: Agriculture Minister

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid said there is no shortage of fertilizer in the country. The rumors about a fertilizer crisis are completely baseless. If anyone tries to create an artificial crisis by selling fertilizer at prices higher than the government-fixed fair price, strict and exemplary action will be taken against them.

3 months ago 530 views

World

Spanish Prime Minister thanks Palestinian girl for her portrait

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed gratitude for receiving a hand-drawn portrait of himself by a Palestinian teenage girl from Gaza. At the same time, he reaffirmed Spain's support for Palestinians, saying Spain will always stand by them in their struggle.

3 months ago 858 views

National

Courtesy meeting of Japan's Prime Minister's Special Adviser with Road, Waterways and Rail Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam MP

Bangladesh and Japan have agreed to further strengthen Japan's cooperation in Bangladesh's infrastructure development, modernization of communication systems, and public transport including metro rail.

3 months ago 544 views

National

Bangladesh Police issues urgent warning

Bangladesh Police has urged people to be cautious of fraudsters using names and identities of police and various government officials on social media to demand money and engage in influence peddling.

3 months ago 677 views

Politics

Jamayat claims daughter of MP from Jashore-4 constituency suffering from schizophrenia

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has claimed that Mehjabin Jannat Anannya, daughter of Golam Rasul, MP from Jashore-4 constituency, has been suffering from schizophrenia for a long time.

3 months ago 778 views

National

If irregularities in development work, the concerned contractor organization will be blacklisted: Housing and Public Works Deputy Minister

Housing and Public Works Deputy Minister Ahmed Sohel Monjur said that development work must be completed within a specified time while maintaining honesty. If the work is not completed within the specified time or any irregularity is observed in the project, the tender will be canceled.

3 months ago 553 views

National

Microplastics in toothpaste: BSTI taking action

Amid concerns over the presence of microplastics in various toothpastes sold in the market, the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has launched an investigation. The organization said that samples have been collected from markets and factories and initiatives have been taken to retest them in domestic or foreign accredited laboratories. If irregularities or use of unapproved ingredients are found in the tests, legal action will be taken against the concerned companies.

3 months ago 727 views

Politics

Current government came to power in collusion with Awami League: Nahid Islam

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and opposition chief whip, alleged that the current government came to power in collusion with the Awami League.

3 months ago 685 views

National

Home Minister meets new IOM Chief of Mission, discusses strengthening cooperation on human trafficking and border management

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed held a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangladesh, Dr. Laura Tom-Bond. The meeting discussed various important issues including prevention of human trafficking, modernization of border management, safe migration, and expansion of technical cooperation.

3 months ago 599 views

BNP says MP's allegations against Syed Abdullah are 'false and fabricated'

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BNP says MP's allegations against Syed Abdullah are 'false and fabricated'

BNP has claimed that the allegations made by Jamaat-e-Islami parliament member Barrister Nazibur Rahman Momen against the Prime Minister's Special Assistant Syed Abdullah regarding the commotion over leading prayers in a mosque in Santhia, Pabna, are completely false, baseless and fabricated.

3 months ago 581 views

National

Emphasis on employment and good governance, instruction to prepare accurate progress report of 180-day action plan from Deputy Minister Mir Shah Alam

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Deputy Minister Mir Shah Alam MP has instructed to prepare the progress report of the government's 180-day action plan in an information-based, accurate and realistic manner. He said the report must properly highlight the real picture of the initiatives taken to improve people's quality of life, create employment, empower women, develop local economy and establish good governance.

3 months ago 512 views

World

Major drop in stock markets of various countries on news of Chinese chip progress

After the news of significant progress in China's semiconductor technology was published, there has been a widespread impact on the global technology sector. As a result, on Tuesday (July 28), major declines were seen in the stock markets of Japan and South Korea. At the same time, shares of top US semiconductor companies have also fallen.

3 months ago 601 views

Economy

AI-Powered Technology to Predict Future Crises by Analyzing 10 Years of Data: Commerce Minister

The government is taking initiatives to introduce an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based data analysis system to maintain the stable supply of essential and sensitive commodities in the country, announced Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir.

3 months ago 674 views

Increase public awareness for tiger conservation: State Minister Sultan Salahuddin Tuku

Widespread microplastics found in sugar as well

Microplastics found in all 41 milk samples in Bangladesh

Microplastics found in all soybean oils in the country, open oil more polluted: Research

In Sathia, BNP-Jamaat face-off, tension over counter programs

Will not leave Habiganj until the attack is tried: Sarjis Alam

Couple in trouble after going out at midnight to fulfill wife's demand, detained on suspicion of theft, later sent to court

No fertilizer shortage, strict action against those creating artificial crisis: Agriculture Minister

Spanish Prime Minister thanks Palestinian girl for her portrait

Courtesy meeting of Japan's Prime Minister's Special Adviser with Road, Waterways and Rail Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam MP

Bangladesh Police issues urgent warning

Jamayat claims daughter of MP from Jashore-4 constituency suffering from schizophrenia

If irregularities in development work, the concerned contractor organization will be blacklisted: Housing and Public Works Deputy Minister

Microplastics in toothpaste: BSTI taking action

Current government came to power in collusion with Awami League: Nahid Islam

Home Minister meets new IOM Chief of Mission, discusses strengthening cooperation on human trafficking and border management

BNP says MP's allegations against Syed Abdullah are 'false and fabricated'

Emphasis on employment and good governance, instruction to prepare accurate progress report of 180-day action plan from Deputy Minister Mir Shah Alam

Major drop in stock markets of various countries on news of Chinese chip progress

AI-Powered Technology to Predict Future Crises by Analyzing 10 Years of Data: Commerce Minister

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