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Kid's toys, items contain toxic chemicals: Study

A new study has revealed that toys and products for kids, made from recycled plastic, contain toxic substances. According to XRF analysis, all 160 tested samples contained one or more hazardous chemicals, including mercury, lead, bromine, cadmium, arsenic, and other harmful heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs). A research...

Eight-km tailback on Dhaka-Ctg highway

NARAYANGANJ, Oct 03 (UNB): An eight kilometre long tailback has formed on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Narayanganj following excessive rainfall, causing suffering to commuters.Women, children, office-goers and students were the worst sufferers.Many office-goers were seen heading towards their destinations on foot amid the rain as vehicles got stranded on both...

Yunus wants to follow law, face each case: Lawyer

Self-motivated recall of court verdicts and orders against Chief Adviser (CA) Noble Laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus in different cases is giving a wrong message to the nation, his lawyer said during a briefing on Thursday. Barrister Abdullah Al Mamun, a counsel of Prof Yunus, said, "We feel embarrassed over...

Taskforce formed to ease tax laws

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has formed a taskforce to implement necessary reforms in the income tax law, aiming to make the related rules easier and more business-friendly.Headed by Tax Commissioner Iqtiaruddin Md Mamun, the main responsibilities of the taskforce will include reviewing the income tax law, rules, statutory...

General Waker-Uz-Zaman offering munajat after laying the foundation stone

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman offering munajat after laying the foundation stone of Army Medical College Rangpur on Thursday. — ISPR

CIFD examines DGFI's 'Ayna Ghor'

The Commission of Inquiry on Forced Disappearance (CIFD) have examined the 'Ayna Ghor', a secret internment centre run by the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), after visiting the intelligence agency's offices.The president of the commission, retired High Court judge Moinul Islam Chowdhury, shared the information in a press briefing...

'Boli' to represent BD at 97th Oscars

Bangladesh has officially selected award-winning 'Boli' (The Wrestler) to compete in the 'Best International Feature Film Category' at the 97th Oscars, reports UNB.Boli is the first Bangladeshi film that has achieved prestigious accolade at the Busan International Film Festival last year.The film, directed by Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury, was unanimously selected...

Illegal makeshift shops doing business

Illegal makeshift shops doing business by encroaching on the footpath and passengers' canopy in the capital's New Market area on Thursday. — FE Photo

Weather (2024-10-04)

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office.The highest temperature in the country on Thursday was...