Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he ended his 26-day hunger strike without securing the resignation of India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan because his immediate priority was to protect student protesters from legal action. Wangchuk, 59, had been on an indefinite fast since June 28 in support of members of the
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon foreign investors to expand their footprint in Bangladesh, pledging a business-friendly environment backed by policy reforms, legal protection and government support to drive investment, job creation and long-term economic growth. "Today, I want to give you a simple messa
Desk Report: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today assured teachers of non-government educational institutions that they would no longer have to visit offices or face harassment to receive their retirement benefits, as the government would ensure timely online transfer of their dues directly to their bank accounts. “As l
Public health experts and physicians have stressed creating mass awareness to prevent the dengue outbreak in the country. They advised preventing the spread of Aedes mosquitoes, avoiding mosquito bites and consulting a doctor instead of staying at home if one develops dengue fever. There is no alternative to awareness
If you've ever felt calmer after a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods, it's not your imagination - it's biology. Being outdoors can trigger measurable changes inside your body from lowering stress hormones, easing blood pressure and even improving your gut health. You don't have to hike for hours to feel th
Daily life is not easy for Salvatore. At 17, he weighs 170kg (26st 10lb) and struggles to walk. He can't tie his own shoelaces and his Vespa scooter strains to bear his weight - in one week, its wheels broke seven times. "He eats constantly," says his mother Anna. Salvatore is among a growing number of Italian children
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain tonight visited the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), commonly known as Pangu Hospital, to see those injured in the wall collapse in Mirpur. During the visit, he inquired about the condition of the injured and spoke w
Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid has said the country has no shortage of fertilizer and warned of tougher punitive action against those who try to create an artificial shortage of fertilizer. "Strict and exemplary action will be taken against those who try to create an artificial fer
The Bangladesh Ambulance Owners Welfare Association has announced an indefinite nationwide ambulance strike from 6 am on Wednesday (July 29) in response to five demands. The organization says the program will continue until the demands are met. The organization's general secretary, Badal Madabar, confirmed the matter o
Stressing the importance of research and innovation in advancing modern healthcare technologies, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday praised the developers of a locally built ventilator and a high-flow oxygen machine. During a meeting on the Health Ministry at the Prime Minister's Office at the Secretariat, he als
The High Court has ordered the formation of a three-member expert committee to investigate the discovery of "harmful" microplastics in 26 out of 34 toothpaste brands available in the country's market. The committee has been directed to submit its investigation report to the court within 15 days. The order was issued on
World Health Organization (WHO) has called for accelerated action to prevent drowning in Bangladesh, warning that around 9,600 people die from drowning in the country each year despite the availability of proven, life-saving interventions. GeographicReference For children aged 1-4 years, drowning is the leading cause o