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Establish universal regulatory body for health sector

Speakers at a debate programme on Thursday emphasised on establishing a universal regulatory body for the health sector to standardise pricing, enforce quality accreditation, and establish a grievance mechanism for the patients.They also stressed the need for addressing high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses by distinguishing between actual medical costs and unethical...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presiding over a meeting of the council of advisers

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presiding over a meeting of the council of advisers at his office in the capital on Thursday. — PID

People rely more on mobile phones than conventional media for news: Survey

A national public opinion survey on media has revealed people rely more on mobile phones than conventional media for getting news, reports BSS."Overall, people haven't lost trust in the media, but interference from political, government and influential persons is seen as a major obstacle in publishing objective news," said a...

Three of a family burnt in Savar cylinder blast

SAVAR, Feb 06 (BSS): Three members of a family sustained burn injuries in a gas cylinder explosion in Ashulia on Thursday.The injured are Imran Hasan Sunny, 35, hailed from Katasur area in the capital, his wife Mukta Akhter, 32 and their son Kazi Minhaj, 11.The injured Imran Hasan Sunny confirmed...

Families of July uprising victims block Shahbag, demand justice

Family members of the victims of the July uprising blocked the busy Shahbagh intersection on Tuesday, demanding justice for the killings and official government recognition, reports UNB.The protesters, under the banner of the July 24 Shaheed Family, took to the streets to press home their demands, including justice for the...

Turnout on rise, spl focus on uprising

A large crowd was observed on the sixth day of the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2025.Although sales were not yet high, representatives from several stalls said that the turnout was steadily increasing, reports UNB.The variety of books also gradually expanded. According to the Bangla Academy Public Relations Office, 80 new...

Dhaka’s traffic sergeants to get 'small arms'

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali says traffic police sergeants on Dhaka's roads will be approved to use small arms, reports bdnews24.com.He made the remarks to the media on Thursday at the inaugural ceremony for counters and e-ticket counters of a new bus service in Dhaka's Uttara."We...

Two passengers held with huge gold at Sylhet airport

SYLHET, Feb 6 (UNB): Two air passengers have been detained with a big haul of gold weighing around 17 kilograms at MAG Osmani International Airport, Sylhet, said authorities on Thursday.The detainees are Aftab Uddin and Sayeed Ahmed. Details about them could not be known yet. Officials said the flight 'BG-252'...

Monir Haider appointed special assistant to CA

Journalist Monir Haider has been appointed as special assistant (consensus building) to the Chief Adviser (CA) with the status of a senior secretary, reports BSS.Ministry of Public Administration has issued gazette notification in this regard a release on Thursday said.According to the gazette, the contractual appointment will remain effective for...

Human trafficking gang member arrested at HSIA

Members of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have arrested a member of a human trafficking gang from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the city on Thursday, reports UNB.A team of CID arrested Fabiha Jerin Tamanna from the airport while she was trying to flee to Nepal on Wednesday night,...

Research workshops held for students in two schools

Chintar Chash, a volunteer research organisation, recently held research workshops and sessions for secondary school students to help them present their papers at a conference of the organisation later in the year, according to a statement.On Thursday, a workshop titled 'Gobeshonay Hatekhori' (Learning the Basics of Research) was held for...

Weather (2025-02-07)

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the countryin the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office. Light to moderate fog may occur over the country during late night to early morning. Night temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and day temperature...