In a strategic bid to safeguard the youth from the detrimental effects of nicotine consumption, mitigate premature mortality rates, and bolster national fiscal reserves, two prominent anti-tobacco organisations have jointly proposed a significant escalation in the retail price of cigarettes. The comprehensive proposal suggests a revised pricing structure where the cost per stick would range […]

The police in Nakla, situated within the Sherpur district, have successfully intercepted a significant consignment of illicit foreign liquor. During a targeted operation conducted on Monday, 11 May, law enforcement officers recovered 108 bottles of foreign-manufactured alcohol. The contraband was found meticulously concealed within sacks of bran (fodder) being transported on a pickup truck. In […]

A tragic domestic accident has resulted in the death of a ten-year-old child in the Sarishabari Upazila of Jamalpur district. The deceased, identified as Yasin, reportedly died after a lychee seed became lodged in his throat, causing a fatal obstruction to his airway. The incident occurred on the evening of Monday, 11 May, in Hatbari […]

The promotional campaign for the forthcoming feature film Roid, directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, is set to gather momentum with a dedicated musical event at Jahangirnagar University. On 12 May, the Selim Al Deen Muktamancha will host a concert titled “Roid-er Gaan” (Songs of Roid). This strategic approach to film marketing mirrors the successful campaign […]

The Bangladesh Bank has officially granted permission for the overseas remittance of funds required for visa bonds and refundable security deposits. This directive specifically addresses the financial prerequisites often mandated by foreign embassies, high commissions, and other relevant international authorities during the visa application process. Through a circular issued on Sunday, 10 May, the central […]