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President Shahabuddin diagnosed with heart block, undergoes stent implantation in UK

Dhaka, May 13 -- A significant block has been detected in the heart of President Mohammed Shahabuddin during a routine medical check-up in the United Kingdom, prompting immediate angioplasty and place... Read More


ECNEC approves multipurpose Padma Barrage project

Dhaka, May 13 -- Decades of wait is all but over now as the government on Wednesday adopted the multipurpose Padma Barrage project meant to mitigate water-scarcity impacts in vast areas and facilitate... Read More


Biscuit makers seek zero VAT amid rising production costs

Dhaka, May 13 -- The Bangladesh Auto Biscuit & Bread Manufacturers' Association (BABBMA) has formally requested the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to completely withdraw Value Added Tax (VAT) on bisc... Read More


Experts call for higher health budget allocation to control hypertension

Dhaka, May 13 -- Sustainable financing and a strong primary healthcare system are crucial to address the growing number of hypertension patients in the country, health experts and officials said at a ... Read More


Islami Bank Central Laboratory organizes seminar on measles prevention and awareness

Dhaka, May 13 -- A seminar on measles treatment, prevention and awareness was organized by Islami Bank Central Laboratory on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Nayapaltan of the Capital. Professor Dr. M. Masu... Read More