A new study found that Prothom Alo retracts more fake news stories than any other media outlet in Bangladesh. Kalbela came second and Ittefaq ranked third in the research. The Press Institute Bangladesh hosted a seminar Saturday where researcher Mamun-or-Rashid shared his findings. His study looked at how false information spreads through Bangladesh media. The research covered six months from January through June this year.
Fake news publishing increased after the August 5 student protests last year. Media companies chase viral stories instead of factual reporting. The researcher analyzed 694 broken links from major news websites using five different methods. Several other outlets like Jugantor and The Daily Star also appeared on the...
Bashundhara Shuvosangho organized a health awareness event at Shahjadpur Government Model Pilot High School on Thursday. The meeting focused on dengue fever and coronavirus prevention as both diseases spread across Bangladesh. Teachers and students gathered to learn about protecting themselves from these illnesses. Assistant head teacher Shamima Nahar served as the chief guest for the program. The event took place at the school campus in Shahjadpur upazila of Sirajganj district.
Dr Atiq Siddiqui spoke as the main presenter during the awareness session. He urged everyone to take steps against corona and dengue outbreaks. The doctor asked students to share prevention messages with their families and communities. Kaler Kantho...
Obaidul Quader collected expensive watches worth hundreds of crores of taka during his time as minister. He once slept on newspaper at a media office and struggled to afford meals. His lifestyle changed dramatically after gaining political power. Contractors knew they needed to give him luxury gifts to get their bills approved. A popular saying among road contractors stated that expensive watches or women would help pass their payments.
Quader never wore watches under one million taka and displayed them in a special case at his home. He bragged about never wearing the same timepiece twice in one month. His collection included brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe. Contractors provided these expensive gifts rather than Quader purchasing...
Bangladesh approved a 7.90 trillion taka budget for the coming year. Leaders call the spending plan fair and practical. The government wants to control costs and fight climate change. Officials set aside 2.30 trillion taka for development projects.
Small and medium businesses drive the country's economy. These companies create jobs and boost growth across Bangladesh. The new budget gives no special money to help these firms. Business owners worry about getting enough support to expand their operations.
The spending plan hurts small companies with new tax rules. Businesses must pay taxes on lower sales amounts than before. Import taxes on raw materials jumped to 7.5 percent. Many small firms lack the skills to handle complex tax...
Bangladesh announced its new energy plan on June 16, 2025. The country wants renewable sources to power 20 percent of its needs by 2030. Officials hope to reach 30 percent by 2040. The government created this plan after its 2008 version failed to meet goals. Clean energy makes up just 4 percent of the country's power supply today.
The fresh policy brings new ideas to the table. Solar panels on farms and water will generate electricity. Hydrogen fuel and peer-to-peer energy trading will expand options. Battery systems will store power for later use. Officials plan to create a fund that supports sustainable energy projects.
Land shortages have blocked progress for years. The policy encourages using public land and rooftops for solar...
A bus crash killed five people and hurt 25 others on Saturday morning near Dhaka. The accident happened when a passenger bus struck a truck on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway. The victims were traveling to attend a political rally at Suhrawardy Udyan. Emergency responders found the crash scene around 3 AM in Srinagar Upazila of Munshiganj district.
The dead passengers included four political activists and one bus assistant. Jalal Uddin was 65 years old and served as a local union president. Zillur Rahman was also 65 and lived in Madhugram village. Golam Mostafa was 55 and worked as a district secretary for women and family issues. The bus helper Hasib Uddin was 30 years old.
More than 50 political supporters had boarded the Hamdan Express...
Highlanders Football Club received their first major payment from businessman Wicknell Chivayo's sponsorship agreement. The club collected $250,000 as the opening installment of a planned $1 million deal. Officials immediately allocated $57,000 from these funds to pay overdue player bonuses from recent seasons. Jabulani Nkomo manages the sponsorship program and confirmed the quick distribution of money. Players should see the bonus payments arrive at their bank accounts very soon.
Chivayo structured his support as four equal payments delivered every three months. The wealthy businessman has shown strong interest at helping Zimbabwe football teams. He previously paid a $27,000 FIFA debt that threatened to ban Highlanders from making...
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula demanded punishment for people who caused violence during recent protests. He made these comments at church events across Samburu North and Samburu West areas. Wetang'ula said citizens can peacefully protest and petition government offices. He stressed that destruction of property and attacks on officers cross legal boundaries. The speaker wants lawbreakers to face serious consequences.
Wetang'ula expressed anger about demonstrators who attacked a female police officer during the protests. He described the assault as deeply troubling and called for respect toward all people. The speaker reminded audiences that police officers are fellow Kenyans with families. He said the woman could be...
Opposition leader Raila Odinga criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over comments about police using deadly force against protesters. Odinga spoke Sunday at a church service in Bondo, Siaya county. He said police killed young demonstrators during June 25 protests in Nairobi. The former Prime Minister condemned property destruction during the demonstrations. He argued that officers have no legal authority to shoot and kill people.
Odinga demanded that police arrest suspects rather than use lethal weapons against them. He criticized statements from Murkomen that appeared to support deadly force for protecting government buildings. The opposition leader called such instructions shameful and unconstitutional. Courts...
