When eight-year-old Samin developed a fever a few days ago, his parents thought it was the seasonal flu. However, in two days, his condition worsened as he began to complain of abdomen pain, fatigue and vomiting. “We saw a drastic change in him. Our once agile child became pale and listless,”
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Karnaphuli Tunnel a wasted investment: Fouzul
A staggering amount of Tk 10,000 crore spent on the Karnaphuli Tunnel has proven to be a wasted investment, said Mohammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Power, Energy, Mineral Resources, and Railways adviser said on Friday. Speaking to the media after inspecting the Parbatipur Central Locomotive Factory in Dinajpur, the adviser criticised the
People will decide on banning AL after trial: Zainul
BNP Vice-Chairman Advocate Zainul Abedin Friday said that leaders and activists of the fascist Awami League (AL), including Sheikh Hasina, must be tried first and after that the people of the country will decide whether AL will be banned or not. "The leaders and activists of Awami League are like 'Rat
No clarity on smart driving licence cards
A prolonged dispute between the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and its contracted supplier, Indian-based Madras Security Printers (MSP), is exacerbating the wait times for applicants seeking smart driving licence cards. The backlog of applications for these essential cards has now reached 610,000, with no guarantee as to when applicants will
Plastic pollution a global threat to human rights: UN
UN experts said on Thursday that the legally binding global instrument on plastic pollution, now in the final phase of negotiation, must secure accountability in all stages of the plastic cycle. Ahead of the last scheduled session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee in Busan, South Korea, the experts issued a
Jamaat not in favor of banning political parties: Parwar
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General, Professor Mia Golam Parwar, has said that his party is not in favor of banning any political organization, including its rivals. Speaking at a member (Rukon) conference at Dr. Shaheed Samnuzzhoha Park in Meherpur on Friday, he reiterated that Jamaat believes in the democratic process and dialogue
SEB signs MoU with Tiny Tots, SIS
Recently Southeast Bank PLC. signed a MOU with Tiny Tots and Summerfield International School (SIS) at the Bank’s Head Office, in Dhaka for providing Tuition Fees Collection Services, Payroll Banking Services, School Banking and other Banking Services. Nuruddin Md. Sadeque Hossain, Managing Director of Southeast Bank PLC., and Anjum Husain,
BRAC University celebrates World Children’s Day
BRAC University celebrated World Children’s Day with a vibrant and engaging event at its Merul Badda campus, embracing this year’s global theme, “Listen to the Future”. Organized in collaboration with the Human Resources Department, BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BIED), and the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team, the
Tradeshow LeatherTech Bangladsh starts on November 21
10th International Technology Tradeshow LEATHERTECH BANGLADESH 2024 on LEATHER, FOOTWEAR MACHINERY, SHOE MATERIALS,CHEMICAL & ACCESSORIES for FOOTWEAR & LEATHERGOODS Sector is scheduled to be held on 21 - 23 NOVEMBER 2024 at Expo Zone at International Convention City, Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka. Nearly 200 exhibitors from 10 countries are scheduled to participate
Ispahani Banglabid Comilla region qualifiers Nov 22
The Comilla region qualifiers of the country’s largest talent-based TV reality show ‘Ispahani Mirzapur Banglabid-6th Year’ on the Bengali language, initiated, planned and sponsored by Bangladesh’s leading brand Ispahani Mirzapur, will be held next Friday, November 22 at the premises of ‘Nawab Faizunnessa Government Girls’ High School’ in Comilla city.