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Experts call for effective tobacco taxation in FY26-27 budget

Dhaka, May 14 -- Public health experts on Thursday called on the government to reduce the number of cigarette price tiers, introduce a specific tax system and ensure effective taxation on all tobacco ... Read More


100 killed as storms and heavy rain batter Uttar Pradesh

, May 14 -- At least 100 people were killed after powerful storms and heavy rain swept across India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread damage to homes, roads and power lines, offici... Read More


Nahid Rana named ICC Men's Player of the Month for April

Dhaka, May 14 -- Bangladesh's pace sensation Nahid Rana has been crowned the ICC Men's Player of the Month for April 2026 following a dominant display against New Zealand.The right-arm quick becomes t... Read More


Ariful orders payment of workers' wages, Eid bonuses by May 21

Dhaka, May 14 -- Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury on Thursday directed that wages and Eid bonuses of workers of all factories across the country be mandatorily disbursed by May 21... Read More


Man killed in Narayanganj 'robber attack'

, May 14 -- A man was killed in an attack allegedly by robbers at Muktishpur village in Sonargaon upazila of Narayanganj early Thursday. The deceased was identified as Nazrul Islam, 45, son of Gazi M... Read More


83% of Dhaka children exceed safe screen-time limits: Study

Dhaka, May 14 -- A new study by icddr,b has revealed that 83 percent of school-going children in Dhaka are exceeding internationally recommended screen-time limits, raising concerns over sleep depriva... Read More


Zubaida Rahman inaugurates 'Shishu Shorgo Model' at Korail Slum

Dhaka, May 14 -- Renowned cardiologist and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman on Thursday inaugurated the 'Shishu Shorgo Model' - integrated care and support for children ... Read More


Govt to create nationwide database of children with disabilities: Muhith

Dhaka, May 14 -- State Minister for Health Dr M A Muhith on Thursday said a nationwide database for children with disabilities will be developed to ensure integrated healthcare services, rehabilitatio... Read More


SSC exams to begin on Jan 7, HSC on June 6 next year: Education Minister

Dhaka, May 14 -- Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will begin on January 7 while Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will start on June 6 fr... Read More


Minister for establishing beachside health centres

, May 14 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam on Thursday underscored the need for establishing dedicated health centres at major sea beaches to help save lives of tourists in case of ... Read More