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Experts, activists call to scrap law that criminalises attempted suicide

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Mental health experts and activists on Thursday called for repealing a colonial era law that criminalises attempted suicide, at a gathering and candlelight vigil held at TSC, Dhaka ... Read More


For 17 years, freedom of expression was limited to a single person, party: Ruhul Kabir Rizvi

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday said that although there were many television channels and newspapers in the country over the past 17 years, freedom of ex... Read More


Govt has no intention to interfere in journalists' professional work: Information Minister

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Andaleeve Rahman, popularly known as Partho, said Thursday that the government will not impede press freedom or interfere in professional dutie... Read More


Tobacco control crucial to reducing NCD deaths, achieving SDGs: Experts

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Tobacco and nicotine products remain a major obstacle to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the target of reducing premature deaths from non-communicab... Read More


Bangladesh's first High Commissioner to New Zealand presents credentials

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- The first High Commissioner of Bangladesh to New Zealand, Samina Naz, has presented her letter of credence to Governor General of New Zealand Dame Cindy Kiro, reaffirming the commit... Read More


PM urges students to love, care for animals

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged students to love and care for all animals while protecting nature and the environment. He said it is the responsibility of human bei... Read More


Shafiqur vows constructive opposition, says govt mistakes will face resistance

Sangsad Bhaban, Sept. 10 -- Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday said they want to play a positive and constructive role in Parliament and will not act as a conventional opposition.... Read More


Shafiqur calls for visible drive to eradicate drugs, illegal arms

Sangsad Bhaban, Sept. 10 -- Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday called for a visible drive to eradicate drugs and illegal arms from the country, describing them as serious concerns... Read More


Speaker urges MPs to uphold parliamentary norms and decorum

Sangsad Bhaban, Sept. 10 -- Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Thursday urged all members of parliament to uphold parliamentary norms and traditions and avoid abusive language, stressing that differences of... Read More


Freedom of speech should not cross limits of civility: PM

Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday called upon all to unite against the culture of abusive language, stressing the need for responsible behaviour in public discourse. He mad... Read More