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Bangladesh enforces 2026 EPR guidelines, divides plastic products into 5 categories

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- The government has enforced the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Guidelines 2026 to tackle rising plastic pollution and promote sustainable waste management in Bangladesh.... Read More


SSC re-scrutiny results may come Sept 10, 400,000 await outcome

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exam re-scrutiny may be published on Sept 10, with more than 400,000 candidates awaiting the outcome. T... Read More


Class XI admission applications may open Sept 2

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Applications for admission to Class XI at colleges and madrasas could begin online on Sept 2 under a proposed schedule submitted to the education ministry. The Inter-Education ... Read More


CID gets Sept 27 deadline for further investigation into Hadi murder

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- A Dhaka court has ordered the submission of a further investigation report in the murder case of Inqilab Moncho convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi by Sept 27. The report in the hig... Read More


Government steps up efforts to make public services accessible to persons with disabilities

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- The government is working to ensure that people with disabilities can access public services and exercise their rights on an equal footing with other citizens, State Minister fo... Read More


Mirza Fakhrul becomes 23rd president of Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected Bangladesh's 23rd president, securing 255 votes in the election. His rival Oli ... Read More


'Govt's top priority is rapid disaster evacuation'

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has said the government's top priority during disasters is to swiftly evacuate people living in remote areas to safe lo... Read More


Farid sailed to Pakistan with his father as a child. After 25 years, he's finally home

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Mohammad Farid was only 10 when he left Bangladesh. Travelling first to Pakistan with his father, he lost both his legs in an "accident" there. However, circumstances did not al... Read More


Writ petition seeks to unseat Noakhali MP Hannan Masud over 'affidavit irregularities'

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking an order declaring the Noakhali-6 parliamentary seat vacant over allegations that MP Abdul Hannan Masud concealed info... Read More


'No magic fix': Measles menace may take 2-3 months to ease, says state minister

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- State Minister for Health MA Muhit has said Bangladesh's measles outbreak could begin to ease within two to three months if the government's current measures remain on track. M... Read More