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Childhood in the Death Trap of Saline Water and Contraceptive Pills!

Reproductive Health of Coastal Adolescents in Crisis By Rita Bhowmick (Returned from Shyamnagar, Satkhira) / Dhaka Bureau The curse of climate change is no longer limited to rising sea levels or crop destruction; it has now invaded the wombs and…

The US-Israel War on Humanity: What is Next?

By Mahboob A. Khawaja, PhD. The trajectory of war against Iran unleashed authoritarianism of dark ages propelling insanity and dystopian supremacy using democracy to shield their crimes against humanity. A hybrid culture, part human and part vulture. Humanity and its future appears disdained…

Call for Accountability and Legal Reforms to Prevent Arbitrary Arrests in Bangladesh

by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Prominent legal experts, academics, and human rights activists have made a strong demand for the effective enforcement of laws and the accountability of state forces to end arbitrary arrests and detentions in Bangladesh. They made…

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…

Opposition Warns of Street Protests for Disrespecting People’s Mandate

by Zahida Parvez Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) The opposition party staged a walkout from Parliament in protest against the government’s proposal for mere ‘amendments’ to the Constitution, ignoring the public referendum mandate for a complete ‘reform.’ Warning that the people’s mandate…

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…

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