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Writers comes under attack while protesting scrapping of national holidays
A group of unidentified miscreants attacked writers who organized a protest rally against the government decision to cancel March 7 and August 15.
Dhaka believes India, China can resolve Rohingya crisis: FM
Repatriation with civil rights and dignity is the eventual solution to Rohingya crisis while India’s intensified engagement alongside Chinese mediation as regional powers is crucial to accomplish the complicated task, Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said here today.
Authorities' information on number of dengue cases is false: Sayeed Khokon
Former Mayor and Member of Parliament for Dhaka-6, Mohammad Sayeed Khokon, has claimed that the current authorities of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have provided false information regarding the number of dengue cases.
Strong government support is necessary to prevent obstruction
Among the countries most vulnerable to global climate change disasters, Bangladesh stands out. Therefore, it is evident how crucial environmental protection is for Bangladesh. If we cannot preserve the integrity of our environment, it will be self-destructive for us. Since we are not very conscious as a nation, we can easily overlook greater interests for trivial gains. Hence, by neglecting environmental protection, we are not only displaying negligence but also extreme irresponsibility and ignorance.
Quick formation of 10th wage board demanded
Journalist leaders have demanded the formation of the 10th wage board immediately for journalists, workers, and employees of electronic and print media. They raised the demand from the bi-annual conference of Dhaka Sub-Editors Council organized at National Press Club auditorium on Sunday (April 28).
Bangladesh can buy ethanol, much cheaper than oil, from Brazil: Ambassador
Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias Feres has suggested that Bangladesh can buy ethanol from Brazil which is much cheaper than oil.
Omen in front of the nation
We often say, education is the backbone of the nation. Today, that backbone is bending. If the spine is bent, people become hunched, similarly, when the education system deteriorates, the nation also falls into a state of fragility. According to research published in the media yesterday (March 31) by Education Watch, it has been revealed that due to the impact of the Corona pandemic, many students at the primary and secondary levels are dropping out. Among the dropouts, a majority are girl children. Most of them are falling victim to child marriage.
Voting underway amid festivity
Voting for the election of a faction of Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) is going on in full swing in a festive atmosphere at the National Press Club in the capital.
Development coordination urges increased tobacco taxes
Excessive smoking poses a significant threat to public health in Bangladesh, with approximately 350 individuals succumbing to smoking-related causes daily. The economic toll is also substantial, with tobacco-related diseases and premature deaths resulting in a yearly financial loss of Tk 30,570 crore. Despite sustained government efforts to curb smoking, the desired outcomes have yet to materialize.
Cell to be formed to get global reorganization of 1971 genocide
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said that he would form a cell at the Foreign Ministry to make coordinated efforts to get global recognition of the genocide, committed by Pakistani occupation forces during Bangladesh’s liberation war in 1971.
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