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No more single-use plastics at Bangladesh Secretariat as ban takes effect from Sunday

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- The government will enforce a complete ban on single-use plastics inside the Bangladesh Secretariat from Sunday, marking a major step toward reducing plastic pollution and promoting e... Read More


Islami Bank officials block Dhaka-Ctg highway, triggers traffic gridlock

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Several hundred officials of Islami Bank blocked Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in Sitakunda on Saturday, to press home their 6-point demand including reinstatement of terminated employees ... Read More


Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with new 'Showgirl' album

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Taylor Swift quickly set on Friday several streaming records with "The Life of a Showgirl," her new album of bouncy pop songs about love, sex, success - and score-settling - that had ... Read More


Rizvi slams India for depicting Dr Yunus as 'Asur' during Durga Puja

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday criticised India for displaying 'poor taste' by making an idol of the demon 'Asur' with the face of Chief Adviser Dr M... Read More


Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to maritime cooperation with small island states

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- High Commissioners and Ambassadors from the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) group participated in a special programme hosted by Abida Islam, Bangladesh High Commissioner to the ... Read More


Debate grows on how to enforce July Charter reforms

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- The future of Bangladesh's political transition is increasingly tied to one document: the July Charter. Drafted after last year's mass uprising, the Charter promised sweeping reforms... Read More


'Lack of health education makes women vulnerable for next generation'

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Although Bangladesh's Constitution guarantees healthcare as a basic right for all citizens, women across the country continue to be deprived of proper health services. Experts warn t... Read More


Attempts to break Gaza blockade continue

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Attempts to break Israel's blockade on Gaza by sea are continuing despite repeated interceptions, with the latest seizures drawing condemnation from around the globe including Banglad... Read More


Oil falls 2pc to four-month lows on oversupply concerns

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Oil prices settled down about 2per cent at the lowest in four months on Thursday, extending a run of declines into a fourth day, due to concerns about oversupply in the market ahead o... Read More


South Korea posts record semiconductor exports in September

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- South Korea recorded its highest ever semiconductor exports in September, official data showed Wednesday, despite growing pressure from US tariffs and other restrictions on the crucia... Read More