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Int’l Youth Day: Effective measures to reduce hypertension risk stressed

Staff Reporter: The prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Bangladesh’s young population is increasing at an alarming rate that causes concern. Experts seem, to address this growing

Govt orders greater use of solar power in public offices

TDS Desk: The government has directed public offices to increase their use of solar power, with a circular issued on Monday outlining the measures. According to the circular, signed by

Parliament session for presidential poll from Aug 27

Online Desk: The third session of the 13th Parliament has been called on Aug 27, ahead of the presidential election. The session will begin at 3pm on Thursday at the

Govt plans common policy to allow private fuel oil imports, sales

Qualified private companies will be allowed to import and sell fuel alongside state-owned distributors under the proposed framework, says Iqbal Hasan Mahmood. Govt plans common policy allowing private fuel imports

‘RAW’ official’s Dhaka visit ‘normal engagement’, says Dr Zahed

Zahed stressed that such engagements must take place with respect for Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty and self-respect TDS Desk: Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has described

All edu insts to be closed Wednesday

Staff Reporter: Educational institutes across the country will remain closed on Wednesday (August 12) for the occasion of holy Akhiri Chahar Somba. According to the annual holiday lists published by