Sento Chandra Hajong, a 50-year-old marginal farmer from Chatkiya village in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur district, has successfully invented 25 new rice varieties over the past 21 years through independent home research. Operating without advanced technological support or laboratory Continue Reading
Almost all rivers in the Rangpur region are facing severe water shortages and declining navigability as India withdraws water unilaterally during the dry season through upstream dams and barrages. More than 100 rivers in the region are gradually disappearing from maps due to declining water flows and encroachment. Many have turned into dry channels, while […]Continue Reading
The India-backed “1/11” caretaker government, led by Fakhruddin Ahmed and Moeen U Ahmed, laid the groundwork for establishing Sheikh Hasina’s fascism following a blueprint designed by India’s intelligence agency, RAW. A few former leaders of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), loyal to the ideology of late President Ziaur Rahman, worked behind the Continue Reading
With its extraordinary natural beauty, rich biodiversity and enchanting forests that change their appearance throughout the day, the Sundarbans remains a unique attraction for tourists. From the soft light of dawn and the midday sun to the magical atmosphere of late afternoon and the deep darkness of night, the world’s largest mangrove forest offers a […]Continue Reading
Many people worry that staring at mobile phones, laptops or computer screens all day can damage their eyes. There are also widespread warnings about the blue light emitted by screens. However, current scientific evidence suggests there is little reason for such alarm. There is no reliable evidence that blue light from screens causes permanent eye […]Continue Reading
Researchers at the University of Dhaka (DU) have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet-of-Things (IoT)-enabled smart mosquito trap named ‘MAST-CloudNet’. Jointly created by the Microsystems and Nanoengineering Lab under the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and the Mueid Research Group under the Department of Zoology, Continue Reading
A youth with physical disabilities from Lohachura village in Raninagar Upazila, Naogaon, has set a remarkable example by commercially cultivating Black Soldier Flies (BSF) as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fish feed. Md. Nahid Hossain, now locally celebrated as ‘Black Soldier Nahid,’ has generated widespread enthusiasm among local fish farmers and Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman recently met with three inspirational individuals at the Bangladesh Secretariat, expressing profound appreciation for their extraordinary societal contributions and assuring them of full government support. The honourees, Nayla Sharaf, Md. Altaf Hossain, and Rezaul Kibria Babul, became visibly emotional during the special gathering as they Continue Reading
Fruit prices have risen sharply in markets across Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur, putting many local and imported fruits beyond the reach of ordinary consumers. Families of patients with cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and dengue are struggling to afford fruits their doctors have recommended. A visit to Kaliakair, Chandra, Mouchak, Safipur, Kalampur, Continue Reading
A giant sculpture known as the ‘plastic monster’, standing nearly 50 feet tall and weighing five tonnes, has been installed at Cox’s Bazar beach to highlight the severe impact of environmental pollution and public negligence. The sculpture was created through an initiative by the volunteer organisation Bidyanondo Foundation, with support from the Cox’s Bazar district […]Continue Reading






















