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Preparations underway at Paturia, Aricha ferry terminals as Eid nears

Staff Correspondent: With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, authorities have taken preparations to ensure a smooth journey for holidaymakers at Paturia and Aricha ferry terminals, key transit points to the southern districts and

Rizwana: Bangladesh must act now on waste segregation, methane mitigation

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh must urgently reform its waste management system to address environmental challenges and reduce methane emissions, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and

All-out measures taken for safe Eid celebration: DMP chief

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken all possible security measures to ensure safe and festive celebration of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. “We’ve made all kinds of security preparations so

PROGGA-ATMA want three price tiers in cigarette to hike revenue, reduce use

Staff Correspondent: Research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) have urged policymakers to reduce the number of cigarette price tiers from 4 (four) to

UN, partners seek USD 934.5m for life-saving aid to 1.5m Rohingyas, host communities

Staff Correspondent: The 2025 Joint Response Plan (JRP) has requested $934.5 million to reach 1.48 million people, including Rohingya refugees sheltered in Cox’s Bazar and Bashan Char and Bangladeshi host

Energy sector leaders discuss restructuring for growth, sustainability

Staff Correspondent: Energy sector leaders sat in a meeting with representatives from various banks on Monday and discussed a restructuring plan aimed at stimulating national economic growth and ensuring a