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President's legal immunity applies only during term of office: PM's Adviser
President's legal immunity applies only during term of office: PM's Adviser

President's legal immunity applies only during term of office: PM's Adviser

The constitutional legal immunity of the president applies only while he is in office; once the term ends, legal action can be taken against him if necessary, said Dr Zahed Ur Rahman, Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting.

Microplastics found in toothpaste: BSTI starts investigation
Microplastics found in toothpaste: BSTI starts investigation

Microplastics found in toothpaste: BSTI starts investigation

A recent study by a private research organisation found microplastics in 26 out of 34 toothpaste samples, causing public concern. As the issue relates to public health and the environment, the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) is treating the matter with utmost importance.

HC orders formation of probe body over microplastics in toothpastes
HC orders formation of probe body over microplastics in toothpastes

HC orders formation of probe body over microplastics in toothpastes

The High Court has ordered the formation of a three-member expert committee to investigate whether 26 toothpaste products available in the country's market contain harmful microplastics, as found in a recent report. A High Court bench comprising Justice Khizir Ahmed Chowdhury and Justice Md Ziaul Haque passed the order today (July 28), directing the committee to submit its investigation report to the court within 15 days.

Former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor SK Sur gets 3 years in jail
Former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor SK Sur gets 3 years in jail

Former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor SK Sur gets 3 years in jail

A Dhaka court has sentenced former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Sitangshu Kumar Sur (SK Sur Chowdhury) to three years of rigorous imprisonment for failing to submit a wealth statement within the stipulated timeframe. Judge Ayesha Nasrin of Dhaka's Second Special Judge's Court delivered the verdict on Tuesday (July 28).

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