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Staff CorrespondentExperts have suggested working towards full integration of nutrition into the primary healthcare system through stronger public-private collaboration to address Bangladesh's evolving nutrition challenges and accelerate the progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).The m...
Business DeskThe U.S. Embassy in Dhaka and CodersTrust marked a milestone in the celebration of America's 250th anniversary with the successful public launch of the "Great American Treasure Hunt," an interactive digital experience inviting users to discover all 50 U.S. states and the F...
Ahammad Parvej KhanThe embassy of Morocco in Bangladesh celebrated the ‘Throne Day’, marking the 27th anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to the Throne of his glorious ancestors.The celebration took place at a Sheraton Hotel, Dhaka, Gulshan in the capital on July...
BP DeskSOS Children’s Villages Bangladesh, in partnership with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL), recently inaugurated 16 solar-powered deep tube-well facilities to provide safe drinking water to climate-vulnerable communities in coastal Khulna. EBL supported the initiative as Climate Action Partner.The ...
Staff CorrespondentThe Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLJPA), conducted the Basic Mediation Training for Legal Professionals on 31 July–1 August 2026 at InterContinental Dhaka.The training brought to...
Business & Commerce
Ahammad Parvej KhanExperts have called for coordinated action to expand cotton cultivation in Bangladesh, highlighting its potential as a climate-adaptive and economically viable crop.They noted that although Bangladesh is the world's second-largest exporter of ready-made garments, around 97 per...
BP DeskThe University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (D.Univ.) upon Professor Dr. Shahriar Hossain, one of Bangladesh’s most distinguished environmental scientists and policy advocates, in recognition of his exceptional contribution...
Ahammad Parvej KhanBangladesh’s banking sector is grappling with unprecedented systemic disruption, driven by the reckless granting of commercial bank licenses on political considerations and pervasive partisan influence over loan approvals during previous governments.Increasing the number of ...
Ahammad Parvej Khan In a alarming revelation for public health and environmental safety, a groundbreaking scientific study has exposed the widespread presence of microplastics in commercially available toothpastes across Bangladesh.The report underscores a critical regulatory void, revealing th...
BP Desk The Switzerland-Bangladesh United Community has announced that it’s highly anticipated "Annual Picnic 2026" will take place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Köniz, Bern.The announcement has sparked immense enthusiasm and excitement among community members across Switz...
Staff CorrespondentUnion BD Consumers Ltd, a leading distributor and marketing company in Bangladesh, is participating in the ‘Top Thai Brands 2026’ international trade exhibition, representing some of the most renowned skincare and fragrance brands globally.The three-day exhibition is t...
BP DeskA five-day international medical mission has begun in Dhaka to provide free reconstructive surgeries to around 100 children with cleft lip and cleft palate from economically disadvantaged families.Md. Ismail Zabihullah, Honourable Adviser to the Ministry of Public Administration, inaugurated ...
Business Desk Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, FCMA, Managing Director & CEO of NRBC Bank PLC, has said that building a cashless ecosystem in Bangladesh is not merely about technological advancement; it represents a fundamental transformation toward greater financial inclusion, good govern...
BP DeskThe UK government is providing £355,000 (approx. BDT 5.7 crore) in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support more than 55,000 people affected by flooding in Southeast and Northeast Bangladesh, according to a press release.Managed by Start Network and delivered through national and ...
Ahammad Parvej KhanExperts, policymakers, development partners and environmental practitioners emphasized the urgent need to integrate climate resilience into public health systems during a roundtable discussion titled “Nature and Health: Building Climate-Resilient Public Health Systems”...
Staff CorrespondentThe Environment and Social Development Organization -ESDO, in collaboration with Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), the Department of Environment (DoE) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), organized a national seminar titled "Zero Waste and C...
National
Staff CorrespondentCivil engineers, academics and policymakers on Sunday called for science-based urban planning, restoration of natural waterways and stronger integration of research into public policy, warning that Bangladesh's growing vulnerability to climate change, rapid urbanisation and re...
Business DeskThe Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Dhaka, in collaboration with the Indonesia Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI), continues to strengthen economic relations between Indonesia and Bangladesh by facilitating the participation of Bangladeshi businesses in the D-8 ...
Ahammad Parvej KhanThe government of Bangladesh has taken decision to introduce mandatory national safety standards for toys through issuing gazette notification on 23 June 2026.The Ministry of Industries issued the gazette notification (BDS ISO 8124-2:2025, BDS ISO 8124-3:2025, BDS ISO 8124-6:2025,...
Ahammad Parvej KhanThe officials at the Russian House in Dhaka, on Tuesday highlighted Russia's rich cultural diversity, emphasizing the country's many nationalities and religions, while underscoring the importance of unity, mutual respect, and intercultural dialogue within its multicultural...
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