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Local ad market shifting to digital media, traditional media getting marginalised

Digital media, led by social media platforms, is grabbing stakes in the country's advertisement market over the past several years, gradually taking away shares of the conventional media, market insiders said.Social media platforms like Facebook, Google, YouTube, and Netflix are now enjoying around one-third of the country's advertising market worth...

Govt issues directives to protect air passengers from overcharging

The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (MoCAT) has issued a circular mandating airlines and travel agencies to ensure transparency in airfare, aiming to protect passengers from overcharging and facilitate fair ticket sales.The directives issued on Tuesday night outlined several measures to ensure that travelers reach their destinations at the...

Ex-DCCI chief Waziullah dies

Former president of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) ATM Waziullah died of old-age complications at the age of 87 at United Hospital in the capital on Wednesday. He left behind a son, two daughters and a host of relatives, friends and well-wishers to mourn his death.President of DCCI...

Environment ministry launches drive to clean St. Martin's Island

The government has launched a cleanup drive to protect the environment and biodiversity of ecologically vulnerable St. Martin's Island, reports UNB.The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change started the two-day drive on Wednesday in coordination with the local administration that involves 200 local volunteers.Over the past two months, the...

Labour ministry seeks govt mediation to encash FDRs

The labour and employment ministry has sought the government's intervention to encash its Central Fund (CF) Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) stuck at three crisis-hit banks and one non-bank financial institution (NBFI), sources say.Labour and Employment Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman requested the finance ministry last month to take steps in this regard.Currently,...

DoE, UNOPS ink deal to strengthen environmental governance

The Department of Environment (DoE) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) signed an agreement to strengthen environmental governance, promote sustainable development, and accelerate climate resilience in Bangladesh.DoE Director General Md. Kamruzzaman and UNOPS Asia Pacific Regional Director Sanjay Mathur signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on behalf...

Weather (2025-02-13)

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office. Temperature may rise by (1-2)°C over the country.The highest temperature in the country on Wednesday was recorded at 31.6 degrees Celsius in...