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Farmers to be trained on pesticide control to produce safe food: Agriculture Minister

Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid, Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister, said excessive use of pesticides is increasing health risks including cancer among farmers. Therefore, initiatives will be taken to raise awareness and train farmers on pesticide control.

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National

Youth's Aspiration for Skill Development Must Be Aligned with National Interest: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said that young people's aspiration for skill development must not be limited to personal employment or securing jobs; their skills, knowledge, and talent must be linked to national interests and economic potential.

1 month ago 431 views

National

MPs will vote according to their party’s decision: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that as the constitution has not yet been amended, MPs will vote according to their party’s decision.

1 month ago 471 views

National

'Shishu Swarga' project in 22 upazilas and initiative for inclusion in mainstream education

State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muht said the government views the rights and services of persons with disabilities not as charity, but as constitutional and civil rights. Work is underway with a coordinated action plan of different ministries under the Inter-Ministerial Coordination and Implementation Committee on Disability Rights and Service Protection to ensure that every person with disabilities can enjoy equal rights like all other ordinary citizens.

1 month ago 473 views

Politics

BNP says one thing, does another: Nahid

Nahid Islam, the opposition chief whip in the National Parliament and convener of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), said that BNP says one thing but does another.

1 month ago 479 views

National

Tarique Rahman will visit India once trust is built: Foreign Affairs Adviser

Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir has said that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman may visit India only when a suitable environment is created through mutual trust, respect for sovereignty, and a respectful invitation.

1 month ago 469 views

National

Presidential election today, 349 MPs to vote

Voting for the country's 23rd presidential election will be held today Thursday. MPs will vote at the National Parliament House from 2 pm to 5 pm. Contesting the election are BNP and like-minded parties' nominee Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and the 11-party united alliance (including Jamaat) nominee Colonel (retd.) Oli Ahmad.

1 month ago 518 views

National

Grameenphone Deposits Tk 24.60 Crore into Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund

Grameenphone, one of the country's leading telecommunications service providers, has deposited Tk 24.60 crore into the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund. The company made this deposit as part of its commitment to labour welfare and responsible corporate practices. The amount represents 10 percent of the company's Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) for 2025.

1 month ago 511 views

Politics

Mirza Fakhrul wept repeatedly during farewell speech

In the BNP parliamentary party meeting, the party's outgoing secretary general and presidential candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir became emotional and wept repeatedly while delivering his farewell speech. He sought prayers from leaders and activists and urged them to vote for him in the presidential election.

1 month ago 587 views

Dhaka

Week-long 'Hridoye Dhaka-416' Film Festival Begins August 22 in Dhaka

A week-long film festival and award ceremony titled 'Hridoye Dhaka-416' is being organised by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) to showcase the history, heritage, and cultural diversity of Dhaka to the younger generation and to preserve the rich past of the capital. A press conference was held today (Wednesday, August 19) at Madhumita Hall in Motijheel, Dhaka, to present the detailed programme to the media.

1 month ago 664 views

National

Environment Minister Meets UNICEF Bangladesh Acting Representative

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu met with UNICEF Bangladesh's Acting Representative Jillian Melsop today (Wednesday).

1 month ago 555 views

National

Engineers' talent must be utilized in telecom infrastructure development: Minister

Fakir Mahbub Anam, Minister of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and the Ministry of Science and Technology, said that engineers' talent, skills, and innovative thinking must be utilized to develop and modernize the country's telecommunications infrastructure and ensure improved communication services for all.

1 month ago 427 views

Economy

ECNEC Approves 10 Projects Worth Tk 9,333 Crore

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 10 projects, excluding a proposal to purchase two product oil tankers for the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC). The total cost of the approved projects is estimated at Tk 9,589.08 crore.

1 month ago 696 views

World

Fuel oil prices rise in global market

Due to fears of disruption to fuel supplies amid the conflict between the United States and Iran, crude oil prices rose for the fourth consecutive day in the international market. On Wednesday (August 19), Brent crude prices rose by 26 cents or 0.29 percent per barrel to reach $91.28.

1 month ago 573 views

World

Gold price rises again in global market

Gold prices edged up in early trading on Wednesday (August 19) in the global market. The uptick came as US Treasury bond yields eased from recent highs, boosting the precious metal.

1 month ago 565 views

Economy

Find out how much gold is being sold today

Gold is being sold today, Wednesday, at the increased price from the latest adjustment in the country's market.

1 month ago 592 views

National

MP Ghazi Nazrul not invited to parliamentary standing committee meeting

Expelled Jamaat leader and Satkhira-4 Member of Parliament Ghazi Nazrul Islam was not called to the first meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs. He is a member of this 10-member committee.

1 month ago 461 views

National

New President to Take Oath on Friday Evening

The newly elected president will take oath at 7pm on Friday (21 August) at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban. Chief Whip of the National Parliament Nurul Islam Moni informed this on Wednesday afternoon.

1 month ago 504 views

Politics

Relations with India will be on an equal footing: Rizvi

Prime Minister's Political Adviser and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that Bangladesh's relations with India will be on an equal footing.

1 month ago 483 views

Dhaka

Delhi tops air pollution today, where does Dhaka stand?

India's Delhi is at the top of air pollution. On the other hand, the capital Dhaka is ranked 20th. This information was known from the Air Quality Index (IQAir) index of the air quality monitoring organization at 8:49 am on Wednesday (August 19).

1 month ago 537 views

Farmers to be trained on pesticide control to produce safe food: Agriculture Minister

Youth's Aspiration for Skill Development Must Be Aligned with National Interest: Information Minister

MPs will vote according to their party’s decision: Home Minister

'Shishu Swarga' project in 22 upazilas and initiative for inclusion in mainstream education

BNP says one thing, does another: Nahid

Tarique Rahman will visit India once trust is built: Foreign Affairs Adviser

Presidential election today, 349 MPs to vote

Grameenphone Deposits Tk 24.60 Crore into Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund

Mirza Fakhrul wept repeatedly during farewell speech

Week-long 'Hridoye Dhaka-416' Film Festival Begins August 22 in Dhaka

Environment Minister Meets UNICEF Bangladesh Acting Representative

Engineers' talent must be utilized in telecom infrastructure development: Minister

ECNEC Approves 10 Projects Worth Tk 9,333 Crore

Fuel oil prices rise in global market

Gold price rises again in global market

Find out how much gold is being sold today

MP Ghazi Nazrul not invited to parliamentary standing committee meeting

New President to Take Oath on Friday Evening

Relations with India will be on an equal footing: Rizvi

Delhi tops air pollution today, where does Dhaka stand?

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