Bashundhara Shuvosangho conducted a health awareness campaign on Saturday in the char areas of Ulipur, Kurigram, targeting underserved communities along the Brahmaputra River. Abdul Ohab, a health assistant from Hatiya Union, led the initiative at Jhalangarkuthi and counseled pregnant women on nutrition, antenatal care, and maternal mortality prevention. Teenage girls received personal health guidance and tetanus vaccination recommendations.
Ohab emphasized infant breastfeeding and instructed parents on child hygiene practices such as handwashing, deworming medication, vitamin supplementation, nail trimming, and immunization schedules. Local women expressed difficulty accessing distant medical facilities and requested medicine...
The National Consensus Commission examined preparations on Saturday for the concluding deliberations on the July National Charter 2025 at its office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. Commission members revisited expert opinions and political stakeholder recommendations submitted earlier while finalizing the agenda for an adjourned session with political parties set for Sunday. Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz attended the meeting alongside members Dr Badiul Alam Majumder, Justice Md Emdadul Haque, Dr Iftekharuzzaman, and Dr Md Ayub Mia. Monir Haider, the special assistant to the Chief Adviser handling consensus efforts, participated in the session.
Rain forced officials to abandon the Women's World Cup match between co-hosts Sri Lanka and defending champions Australia at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday without a single ball being bowled. The teams completed their warm-ups and prepared for play before heavy rainfall prompted ground staff to cover the pitch, and the toss never occurred before officials called off the contest at 5:33 p.m. local time. Both teams earned one point from the abandoned fixture.
Australia had defeated New Zealand decisively in their previous match, while India had beaten Sri Lanka convincingly in the tournament opener. The venue will host the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match on Sunday, though forecasts predict that continued rain may...
Paris Saint-Germain announced on Saturday that Spain midfielder Fabián Ruiz has sustained an adductor injury and will be unavailable for the Ligue 1 match against Lille on Sunday. The injury occurred on Wednesday when Ruiz was substituted in the second half against Barcelona in Champions League action. Coach Luis Enrique now faces a depleted squad with six first-team players unavailable for selection.
The absent players include midfielder João Neves, who has a thigh problem and will miss his third consecutive league fixture. Captain Marquinhos, winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and forwards Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé remain sidelined as well. Despite their club injuries, both Neves and Kvaratskhelia received call-ups from Portugal and...
Bashundhara Shuvosangho's Greater Chattogram chapter delivered educational support to Safa Marwa, a first-year HSC student at Gachhbaria Government College, by purchasing her academic books on Saturday. The organization held a brief program on campus, attended by Dr. Rizwan Azad Chowdhury, SMA Jewel, Abdul Hakim Rana, Dr. Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain Hiru, and other members. Leaders emphasized their commitment to preventing students from abandoning education due to financial constraints through regular provision of books, learning materials, and monetary aid.
The organization focuses on supporting underprivileged students as part of its broader welfare mission. Marwa expressed appreciation for the assistance, stating it would enable her...
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk described President Donald Trump's Gaza peace proposal as essential for ending violence in the Palestinian territory on Saturday. Trump urged Israel to halt combat operations as Hamas signaled willingness to free hostages and begin negotiations to conclude the conflict that has lasted nearly two years. Turk's office stated the plan could establish permanent peace and enable recovery efforts when aligned with international human rights standards and the two-state framework.
The proposal outlines a gradual Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza and Hamas disarmament measures. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus endorsed the plan on Saturday and highlighted...
Bashundhara Shuvosangho donated books to Chinton Public Library in Bandarban on Friday at the facility in Gungguru Para. Md Farhad Sardar served as the chief guest, while U Yi Sing Marma attended as the special guest at the ceremony.
Sardar told attendees that libraries form the backbone of national development, and that youth must develop reading habits. Marma stated that books can enlighten society and that the organization wants young people to use knowledge for building the nation's future.
Robin Tonchongya said establishing libraries in hill areas creates paths toward an enlightened society. Methui Ching Khiyang expressed gratitude and said the donation will enrich the library's collection.
Officials expressed hope that the...
Prime Bank signed an agreement with Go Girls to provide travel discounts for women customers at a ceremony at the bank's Gulshan corporate office. Tamanna Quadry and Sonia Refat finalized the partnership on behalf of their respective organizations. Neera account holders receive six percent off international packages, while cardholders get five percent reductions on all travel offerings. The collaboration reflects the bank's focus on lifestyle benefits for cardholders and employees through premium experiences and curated services.
Bangladesh received a Tier 2 ranking in the US Department of State's 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report for sustained anti-trafficking progress despite governance transitions and migration pressures. The government identified 1,462 trafficking victims in the reporting period and referred them to protection services through centers operated by three ministries. Authorities trained police officers, immigration officials, and labor inspectors on trauma-informed care while strengthening cooperation with INTERPOL, India, and South Africa on transnational trafficking investigations.
The National Anti-Human Trafficking Authority allocated 621.49 million taka for prevention activities under the National Action Plan 2018-2025. The Bureau of...
