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Notre Dame student Aulin Bashar’s novel 'Aynar Opashe' unveiled on campus
A festive atmosphere prevailed at the campus of Notre Dame College as the novel 'Aynar Opashe' by Class XI student Aulin Bashar was officially unveiled at a publication ceremony attended by teachers, students and invited guests.
Munmun Ahmed named brand ambassador for Lead Marketing BD
Lead Marketing BD, a social business enterprise working to deliver essential commodities to consumers at affordable prices, has appointed actress Munmun Ahmed as its brand ambassador to strengthen its promotional activities.
One One Foundation and Medsis Soft launch operations in Bangladesh
One One Foundation and Medsis Soft have officially launched their operations in Bangladesh. A colourful event was held on Thursday evening at the China-Bangladesh Friendship International Conference Centre in the capital to mark the occasion.
Youth Demand Enactment of the Approved Tobacco Control Ordinance into Law
Bangladesh’s renewed journey began through the sacrifices and united movements of its youth. Yet today, it is young people who face the highest risk of death from the deadly grip of tobacco. To ensure their own protection, youth have strongly demanded that the approved Tobacco Control Ordinance be enacted into law at the very first session of the newly formed National Parliament.
Tobacco Control Ordinance Must Be Enacted into Law, Not Remain on Paper
Although the approval of the Tobacco Control Ordinance is a major achievement, the real challenge lies in transforming it into a law. Stakeholders emphasized that the ordinance must not remain merely a document on paper; it must be enacted into law and effectively reflected in practice.
Prvez Babul receives ‘Rajshahi Chora Sangsad’ Award
Journalist, columnist and researcher Parvez Babul has received the Rajshahi Chora (Poem) Sangsad Award in recognition of his research-based work on the environment and women’s development.
Pakistani fashion brand launches perfumes named after Mushfiq, Taskin
Two perfumes named after Bangladeshi star cricketers Mushfiqur Rahim and Taskin Ahmed are set to be launched. The fragrances, named 'Mr. Fifteen' and 'Taskin Ahmed', are being brought to market by the popular Pakistani fashion brand J. Dot Family.
"Two-thirds of Dhaka residents could die if a 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes"
Disaster experts have warned that if a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits Dhaka, more than one million buildings could collapse and nearly two-thirds of the city’s population could die.
HRPB forms UAE chapter committee
Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh HRPB has formed its United Arab Emirates chapter committee at a meeting of expatriate Bangladeshis in Dubai.
Nari Maitree congratulates approval of Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025
Nari Maitree has congratulated the Interim Government for approving the Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, describing it as a significant step toward protecting public health. Following the approval of the ordinance at the latest meeting of the Advisory Council, a joint response was issued on behalf of the Nari Maitree Mothers Forum Against Tobacco, Nari Maitree Teachers Forum Against Tobacco, and Nari Maitree Youth Forum Against Tobacco.