Regenex Foundation holds free medical camp in Khilgaon

A free medical camp focusing on pain management, health check-ups, and medicine distribution was organized at Khilgaon High School in the capital by Regenex Pain Solution and Regenex Foundation.The camp, held on Saturday (November 14), provided free medical consultations and essential medicines to 100 underprivileged and financially disadvantaged patients suffering from chronic pain. Participants also received diabetes screening and weight measurements as part of the health-check-up services.Medical services at the camp were provided by Dr. Monzur A. Khoda, an internationally renowned rheumatologist and regenerative medicine specialist. He is the first Bangladeshi physician to have been included in a list of the world's 100 leading personalities.Speaking at the event, Dr. Monzur A. Khoda said that food contamination, lack of physical activity and exercise, and conventional dietary habits are causing people's bones, joints, and joint functions to deteriorate at an increasingly e...

Gold prices drop again in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has further reduced gold prices in the local market, cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori (11.664 grams) to Tk 217,592, including VAT.The revised price came into effect at 10:00am on Saturday, following a decline in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market, BAJUS said in a statement.This is the latest in a series of price cuts.Gold prices were reduced by Tk 2,158 per bhori on Friday, Tk 2,216 on November 13, Tk 2,74...

Trends Bird, East West Chemicals sign strategic MoU

Trends Bird Limited (TBL) and East West Chemicals Limited (EWCL) have recently signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at developing and implementi...

PM reviews Dhaka cleanliness and waste management efforts

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday called for coordinated efforts by relevant agencies to ensure a clean, healthy and liveable environment for residents of Dhaka.He made the call while chairing a review meeting on cleanliness activities at the Prime Minister's Office in the capital, according to the Prime Minister's Deputy Press Secretary Suzon Mahmood.At the meeting, Tarique reviewed the progress of activities undertaken by a committee formed to make cleanliness programmes across Dhaka more dynamic and effective.The meeting discussed ways to improve the capital's waste management, keep roads and public spaces clean, and ensure a healthy and liveable environment for residents through coordinated initiatives by relevant agencies.It also reviewed the committee's activi...

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Argentina lose 2-1 to Uruguay in first Post-Messi match

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina began life without legendary captain Lionel Messi with a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay in an international friendly at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires on Friday.The match marked Argentina's first appearance since Messi retired from international football in early October, bringing an end to his 21-year career with the national team.Uruguay, under interim coach Diego Forlán, took the lead through an own goal by Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi in the 48th minute.Maximiliano Araújo doubled the visitors' advantage five minutes later, scoring in the 53rd minute.Argentina reduced the deficit through striker Julián Álvarez, who scored in the 73rd minute. However, the hosts failed to find an equaliser despite pushing forward in the closing stages.The defeat marked a challenging start for coach Lionel Scaloni as Argentina entered a new chapter following the departure of their most influential player.Messi, 39, announced his international retirement after a remarkable career in which he became Argentina's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player. He led the country to the 2022 FIFA World Cup title and two Copa América championships.His absence was evident both on and off the pitch. The stadium was not completely full, while many supporters wore Argentina jerseys bearing Messi's iconic No. 10.Scaloni decided not to assign the No. 10 shirt to any player for the match, saying he had yet to choose a successor and preferred to leave the number vacant for the time being.On the pitch, Argentina maintained their famili...

Workers deserve fair wages, but inflation must not be ignored

The recent violent demonstrations by garment workers demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 have once again exposed the growing pressure on workers struggling to cope with the rising cost of li...

Walton sets example in industrial solar power: Others can follow

Bangladesh’s persistent energy crisis, rising electricity costs and dependence on imported fuels have made renewable energy an economic necessity rather than merely an environmental choice. In this context, Walton Hi-Tech Industries’ init...

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