Pharma Sector: From nowhere to a lifesaver
The year 1982 was a watershed in the history of the pharmaceutical industry of Bangladesh as the government stepped in to lay the foundation for its stellar growth in the subsequent decades.
Heatwave: primary schools to reopen tomorrow, pre-primary classes to remain shut
No assembly until heatwave reaches a tolerable level
India to export 99,150 tonnes of onions to Bangladesh, 5 other countries
India today said it has allowed export of 99,150 tonnes of onions to Bangladesh and five other countries
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: First unit to start production in December
Project deadline extended by 2 years, but authorities hope to complete grid line work before scheduled commissioning
Mamata ‘suffers minor injuries’ after falling inside helicopter
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today “sustained minor injuries” after she fell while boarding her helicopter in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district
Bus catches fire in Dhaka's Banani
On information, two fire engines rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control around 4:15pm
Irresistable Antarctica
Mohua Rouf is one of the few Bangladeshis who have ever set foot on the world’s southernmost continent, Antarctica. She spent six days in the icy abode of penguins, seals and whales which is arguably the least-trodden place on earth by humans.
Chief heat officer doesn’t get salary from DNCC: mayor
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Atiqul Islam today said Chief Heat Officer Bushra Afreen does not get salary from the DNCC
Can't imagine tennis without Nadal: Alcaraz
Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will be 38 in June and has made just a handful of appearances since January 2023 due mostly to a hip injury.
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7 injured in clash at Jashore Central Jail
Seven people, including two jail guards, were injured in a clash between two rival groups of inmates at Jashore Central Jail this morning
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed's 88th birth anniversary today
Today is the 88th birth anniversary of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, the founder of BRAC
Heat takes a toll on expecting mothers
Pregnant women are more prone to heat-related illnesses like exhaustion and heatstroke
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3 killed as truck hits rickshaw-van on Khulna-Mongla highway
Three people were killed and two others injured when a truck hit an engine-driven rickshaw-van on Khulna-Mongla highway in Bagerhat district this morning
Hamas says studying latest Israeli truce counterproposal
.The Palestinian group Hamas said early Saturday it had received and was studying the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages.."Today, the Hamas movement received the official Zionist occupation response to
Pasteurised milk 'safe' from bird flu: US officials
Milk sold in US stores is "safe" from the bird flu because pasteurisation effectively kills the disease, American health authorities said Friday, following spread of the infection among herds of cows
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Locally-made water mist cannons deployed in Narayanganj
The residents of Narayanganj are getting a little respite from the ongoing heatwave as locally-made water mist cannons have been deployed on major roads in the city
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Has Chhatra Union lost its past glory?
Bangladesh Chhatra Union celebrated its 72nd anniversary yesterday.
US announces $6 bn in security aid for Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday announced the United States will provide key air defense munitions and artillery rounds to Ukraine as part of a $6 billion military aid package that is its largest ever for Kyiv
Liverpool reach agreement for Slot to become new manager: reports
Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported.
