July 12, 2025, 8:45 am
BREAKING NEWS
BRAC and UNICEF Showcase Youth and Women Entrepreneurs in Mymensingh
A two-day entrepreneur fair is currently underway in Mymensingh, showcasing a diverse range of products from emerging entrepreneurs. Taking place on 22 and 23 May 2025 (Thursday and Friday) atRead More
Lost Childhood, Gray Tomorrows
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh — Under the tin-roofed shelters of the world’s largest refugee settlement, a silent battle is underway — not just for survival, but for the soul of aRead More
Homegrown Herds Reign — No Need for Imports This Eid!
Livestock Availability for Eid-ul-Azha 2025 The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has reported that approximately 12.45 million sacrificial animals are available nationwide. This includes around 5.6 million cattle and buffaloes,Read More
Unraveling the Surge in Drug Use Among Bangladeshi Adults
Dhaka, Bangladesh — The escalating use of illicit drugs such as Phensedyl, yaba, and heroin among Bangladeshi adults has become a pressing public health concern. Recent studies and reports indicate aRead More
The Death of Sweet Water: Rivers in Bangladesh Face Alarming Decline
Bangladesh, a nation with over 700 rivers, faces an intensifying freshwater crisis. Despite its abundant water bodies, the country faces acute shortages of sweet (fresh) water, particularly during the dryRead More
BRAC’s RTL Program Brings Back All Dropouts
During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 25,000 children dropped out of primary school. To bring these out-of-school students back into mainstream education, BRAC launched the “Returning to Learning” (RTL) project. WithRead More
A Guiding Light of Cultural Heritage Extinguished: Mustafa Zaman Abbasi Passes Away
Renowned Bangladeshi musicologist, singer, writer, and cultural icon Mustafa Zaman Abbasi passed away on May 10, 2025, at the age of 87. He breathed his last at approximately 5:30 AMRead More
Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed Named to TIME100 Health List for 2025
Bangladeshi Scientist Honored on Global Health Stage Dhaka, 8 May 2025 — TIME magazine has named Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed, Executive Director of icddr,b, to its prestigious TIME100 Health list for 2025, recognizingRead More
Wolbachia Mosquitoes Offer Bangladesh a New Hope Against Dengue
Scientific Breakthrough: Locally Adapted “Good Mosquitoes” Developed for Dhaka A major scientific development has brought renewed hope to Bangladesh in the fight against dengue. An international team of researchers hasRead More
