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Business leaders demand a guaranteed uninterrupted energy supply
The government manages Tk 201.36bn power subsidy for uninterrupted power by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Top business figures attending a meeting of the Private Sector Development Advisory Council, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, raised concerns over mounting pressure…
EcoWaste Coalition Calls on Pakistan to Put an End to the Illegal Production and Trade of Mercury-Added Cosmetics
Group reveals toxic mercury up to 33,970 ppm in 18 out of 20 Pakistan-made fairness creams 5 April 2026, Quezon City. Ahead of World Health Day on April 7, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition took the Government of Pakistan…
Korea and India Chart a Deep-Tech Future Together
DeepTech Conference 2026 at Kwangwoon University Draws 250+ Participants from 18 Countries, Signaling a New Era of Bilateral Collaboration Seoul, South Korea · March 28, 2026 SEOUL — The Industry–Academia DeepTech Conference 2026, held from 26–28 March at Kwangwoon University…
EcoWaste Coalition Laments Lenten Littering, Cries Old Habits Die Hard
4 April 2026, Quezon City. The environmental health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition decried the uncontrolled littering that once again sullied some pilgrimage sites and public spaces as the faithful recalled the passion and death of Jesus Christ, particularly on Maundy…
Fuel crisis fears rise amid Iran-Israel tensions as Bangladesh moves for emergency imports
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh has moved to secure emergency fuel supplies as escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel threaten global energy stability, raising concerns over potential domestic shortages. Officials warn that existing fuel…
A New Horizon in Grassroots Talent Scouting: ‘Notun Kuri Sports’ Set to Launch
by Mynul Hasan Sohel (Dhaka Bureau) The current administration, led by Tarique Rahman, has taken a landmark initiative to overhaul the sports landscape of Bangladesh. To transition sports from a mere hobby to a sustainable and prestigious profession, a nationwide…
PM commits to legal route for repatriating laundered billions
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh’s prime minister has pledged that the recovery of allegedly laundered public funds and the prosecution of those responsible will be carried out strictly according to existing laws, rejecting any return to past practices of…
Endangered Sundarbans: Will the Climate Crisis Destroy Bangladesh’s Natural Shield?
By G M Forhadul Mozumdar (Dhaka Bureau) The Sundarbans, the world’s largest undivided mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now in a battle for survival. Due to the devastating impacts of climate change, this ‘natural shield’ of…
Bangladesh clings to fuel stocks as Middle East war triggers panic and smuggling fears
by Asif Showkat Kallol Long queues have returned to petrol stations across Bangladesh as the conflict in the Middle East disrupts global energy supplies, sparking panic buying and allegations of hoarding. Government officials insist there is no real shortage. On…
Bloody Eid Journey: Mismanagement of Road and Waterways Robbing Festive Joy
by Maruf Ul Alam (Dhaka Bureau) In Bangladesh, a densely populated South Asian nation, the joy of the Eid-ul-Fitr festival has once again turned into profound grief. A harrowing statistic covering a 15-day period from March 17 to March 28…
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