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BADAS spends Tk 1.14b to give free healthcare to diabetic patients in FY 25

In the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS) spent around Tk1.14 billion to provide free insulin, medicines, and healthcare to diabetic patients across the country.Currently, more than 6.5 million of the country's 13.8 million diabetic patients-nearly half-are under the BADAS's care network.The association revealed the information...

CA distributes awards among 'Notun Kuri' 2025 winners

Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday distributed awards among the top performers of Bangladesh Television's (BTV) 'Notun Kuri' competition 2025, reports BSS.Two top performers under 'Ka' and 'Kha' groups received a crest and a cheque for Tk 300,000 each from the CA at a function at the Shapla...

Nurul Kabir, Dewan Hanif Mahmud made president, GS

Nurul Kabir, Editor of the New Age, and Dewan Hanif Mahmud, Editor and Publisher of the daily Banik Barta, have been elected president and general secretary (GS), respectively, of the Editors' Council for a two-year term. The election took place at the AGM at The Daily Star Centre in the...

Govt decides to exempt excise duty on 2026 Hajj air tickets

The advisory council of the interim government on Thursday approved a proposal to exempt excise duty on air tickets for Bangladeshi pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj in 2026, in a bid to reduce the overall cost of the pilgrimage.According to official sources, the Ministry of Religious Affairs...

20th Annual Commanders' Conference of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman was present as the chief guest at the 20th Annual Commanders' Conference of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment, held at BIRC in Rajshahi Cantonment on Thursday. — ISPR

50th death anniv of MA Rab today

Today (Friday) marks the 50th death anniversary of Major General (Retd.) MA Rab, Bir Uttam, the Chief of Staff of the Liberation Forces and the first honorary MD of the Mukti Joddha Kalyan Trust.Relatives, friends, and well-wishers have been requested to pray for the eternal peace and salvation of the...

NSUSN holds Startups Showcase 2025

North South University (NSU) Startups Next (NSUSN), the university's startup incubation platform, recently concluded its Startups Showcase 2025 on the NSU campus.The two-day event featured over thirty ventures, showcasing both alumni-founded enterprises and companies. NSU continues to lead the country's startup ecosystem, with successful companies such as Pathao, Chaldal, Sharetrip,...

Three die of dengue -__

The dengue situation continues to deteriorate, with three more deaths and 833 new hospitalisations reported across the country in the 24 hours until Thursday morning, reports UNB.According to the DGHS, the latest figures bring this year's total death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 326.Of the new fatalities, one each...

Weather (2025-11-14)

Weather may remain dry with cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday). emperature may remain nearly unchanged. The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 32.2 degrees Celsius in Sitakunda, while the lowest at 13.3 degrees in Tetulia. The sun sets in...

Road accidents claim 528 lives in Oct: JKS

A total of 528 people were killed and 1,310 injured in 532 accidents on roads, railways, and waterways across the country in October, according to a report by Jatri Kalyan Samity (JKS).The non-government organisation compiled the report based on news published in national, local dailies and online news portals, a...

Chief Justice administers oath to 21 HC judges

Chief Justice (CJ) Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed on Wednesday administered the oath to 21 newly appointed permanent judges of the High Court (HC) Division of the Supreme Court, reports BSS.The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Supreme Court Judges' Lounge, conducted by Supreme Court Registrar General Mohammad Habibur Rahman Siddiquee.The...