Fertiliser dealers to lose licences over irregularities: Minister

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid on Monday warned that licences of newly appointed fertiliser dealers would be cancelled if irregularities were found in fertiliser distribu... और पढ़ें


Jamaat protests fresh LPG price hike, warns of public hardship

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar on Monday expressed deep concern over a hike in the price of a 12kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder by Tk 223, warning that the hike... और पढ़ें


Why the 'plastic crisis' should be seen as a generational call to arms in the fight against pollution

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- In 2002, Bangladesh made global headlines by becoming the first country in the world to ban thin plastic shopping bags. It was a pioneering step towards environmental protection, driv... और पढ़ें


Tarek proposes garment workers' wages equivalent to int'l price of six shirts

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Am Janatar Dal General Secretary Md Tarek Rahman on Monday proposed fixing garment workers' wages at an amount equivalent to the international market price of six shirts. He made the... और पढ़ें


9 killed in plane crash in U.S. Florida

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- A plane carrying nine people crashed in a residential neighborhood in Florida on Sunday, killing all those on board, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said. At 12:50 p... और पढ़ें


Experts seek subsidies to promote organic fertiliser, protect soil health

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Experts and policymakers on Monday called for subsidies to encourage the production and use of organic fertiliser, warning that prolonged reliance on chemical fertilisers was damaging... और पढ़ें


Afghanistan destroys 1,000 tonnes of expired medicines, cosmetics

KABUL, Nov. 2 -- Afghan authorities destroyed around 1,000 tonnes of expired and substandard medicines and cosmetics in southern Kandahar province on Monday. The confiscated products, valued at over ... और पढ़ें


'Sojan Badiar Ghat': Tanvir Mokammel brings Jasimuddin's timeless love story to screen

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Filmmaker Tanvir Mokammel is bringing Pollikobi Jasimuddin's celebrated narrative poem 'Sojan Badiar Ghat', a poignant tale of love across religious divides in rural Bengal, to the bi... और पढ़ें


Education has no gender: Minister Milon

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Monday said education has no gender, questioning whether anyone in the world has ever said that people of a particular gender cannot r... और पढ़ें


Consumers face fresh burden as 12kg LPG cylinder price rises to Tk 2,060

Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Consumers are set to face further financial pressure as the price of a 12kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder has been increased by Tk 223 to Tk 2,060, adding to their woes amid ... और पढ़ें