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Microplastics detected in 26 of 34 toothpaste: ESDO

Bangladesh, July 27 -- More than three-quarters of toothpaste products tested in Bangladesh contain microplastics, according to a new study by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO... Read More


A true patriot can never be corrupt

Bangladesh, July 27 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita on Sunday said genuine patriotism and corruption cannot coexist. "A true patriot can never be corrupt. No meaningful work... Read More


Every school to be fully functional

Bangladesh, July 27 -- State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj on Sunday said the government's top priority was to transform every school in the country into a fully functional educ... Read More


Govt targets investment to revive economy

Bangladesh, July 27 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed on Sunday said the government was placing economic diplomacy at the centre of its foreign policy to revive what she described as a... Read More


EC moves on presidential poll

Bangladesh, July 27 -- The Election Commission (EC) has begun formal preparations for the presidential election, with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin set to meet the Acting Speaker b... Read More


Export diversification tops trade agenda

Bangladesh, July 27 -- Placing export diversification at the centre of its trade strategy, the government has set an export earnings target of $63.4 billion for the current fiscal year (FY2026-27), ai... Read More


Financing challenge looms for SDGs

Bangladesh, July 27 -- Bangladesh will require an estimated $421 billion in additional financing over the next five years to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with greater domestic res... Read More


Jamaat urges action on gas crisis

Bangladesh, July 27 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday called on the government to take urgent and effective measures to address the ongoing gas shortage, warning that the crisis is disrupting ho... Read More


PM prioritises technology in defence strategy

Bangladesh, July 27 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to modernise the Bangladesh Armed Forces, saying the government would prioritise technological capability, int... Read More


Dengue cases cross 12,600

Bangladesh, July 26 -- Bangladesh recorded 439 new dengue cases and one death in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of infections this year to 12,640 and the death toll to 40, according to hea... Read More