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Low budget allocation for hypertension control in Bangladesh raises concerns

Hypertension and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause 71% of deaths in Bangladesh, yet only 4.2% of the health budget is allocated ...

19 Mar 2025 19:05 PM

Hydraulic tests completed at Rooppur nuclear power plant, preparing for next phase

Hydraulic tests at 24.5 MPa have been successfully completed at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, marking ...

19 Mar 2025 19:01 PM

Fortify Rights: 65 Rohingya refugees killed in militant attacks in 2024

A new Fortify Rights report exposes atrocities committed by Rohingya militant groups in Bangladesh, including killings, abductions, and torture, potentially ...

19 Mar 2025 18:52 PM

U.S. State Department offers cautious response to Gabbard's exaggerated concerns on minority oppression in Bangladesh

The U.S. State Department remains cautious in addressing concerns about religious minorities in Bangladesh, following remarks by National Intelligence Chief ...

18 Mar 2025 23:42 PM

ATMA calls for reform of cigarette price tiers to strengthen tobacco tax measures

The Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) has proposed merging Bangladesh's low and medium cigarette price tiers to strengthen tobacco tax measures ...

18 Mar 2025 20:06 PM

Gabbard's comment and India's propaganda: Is responding to every claim a waste of time?

U.S. National Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard's recent comments on Bangladesh have sparked controversy. Her remarks about an Islamic caliphate and ...

18 Mar 2025 20:01 PM

Mystery surrounds Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth date and passport details

Explore the discrepancies surrounding Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birthdate and birthplace, as revealed through official records and historical accounts. Learn about ...

17 Mar 2025 19:02 PM

Rooppur NPP Unit-2 to receive new heavy cranes from Russia

A 50-ton bridge crane for Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is ready for shipment from Russia. With advanced equipment and ...

17 Mar 2025 15:29 PM

The ivory tower and the echo chamber: The need for reconnecting academia and public discourse in Bangladesh

Explore the urgent need for bridging the gap between academia and public discourse in Bangladesh. This analysis highlights the role ...

17 Mar 2025 13:42 PM

Beef price can be reduced down to 500 taka per kg…here is how…

During Ramadan, essential commodity prices have dropped, but beef remains costly. Cattle farmer and meat trader Sagor Hasnath explores how ...

16 Mar 2025 15:54 PM