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Nutritionists and dermatologists weigh in on sugar and skin health

Dhaka, April 6 -- While sugar is widely considered harmful in nutrition, some experts argue that it is often misunderstood. Nutritionist Athena recently took to Instagram, claiming, "Sugar is one of t... Read More


ICU shortage at Rangpur Medical College Hospital leaves patients at risk

Dhaka, April 6 -- A severe shortage of intensive care unit (ICU) beds at Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH), the largest public healthcare facility in northern Bangladesh, is putting critically i... Read More


Mix-up by Law Minister sees same bill raised multiple times in Parliament

Sangsad Bhaban, April 6 -- up by Law Minister Asaduzzaman created confusion in the Jatiya Sangsad, resulting in the same bill being raised multiple times while another listed bill was not introduced a... Read More


Dhaka, London continue to benefit from expanding trade, investment ties: British trade envoy

Dhaka, April 6 -- The UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Baroness Winterton of Doncaster DBE has said Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) share a strong, historic partnership, and the two countries cont... Read More


JS to sit twice daily to clear 133 ordinances before deadline

Sangsad Bhaban, April 6 -- Parliament will hold two sittings a day - morning and afternoon - from Tuesday to expedite the passage of 133 ordinances within the April 9 deadline, Chief Whip Nurul Islam ... Read More


Hrithik Roshan defends Ramayana VFX, calls criticism "painful to watch"

Dhaka, April 6 -- Actor Hrithik Roshan has responded to criticism over the visual effects of Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic Ramayana, describing it as "painful to watch" when the effects fall short. T... Read More


Rain and thunder showers likely across country

Dhaka, April 6 -- Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes are likely at a few places across the country in 24 hours from 9 am on Monday, said the Bangladesh ... Read More


Billboard lights, fairs, cultural programmes to shut by 7pm: Govt

Dhaka, April 6 -- The government has ordered that fairs, trade fairs, cultural programmes and billboard lights be shut by 7:00 pm to save electricity and energy. The Cabinet Division on Monday sent a... Read More


Sustainable Financing essential to tackle Hypertension: Speakers at webinar marking World Health Day

Dhaka, April 6 -- As hypertension and other NCDs continue to rise in Bangladesh, ensuring adequate budget allocation in the 2026-27 national budget is vital to improve access to essential medicines an... Read More


Parliament passes seven bills

Sangsad Bhaban, April 6 -- Parliament on Monday passed seven bills, including Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Electoral Rolls (Amendment) Bill, 2026 as part of the move to endo... Read More