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Tuhin Shubhra Adhikary

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Tobacco use costs society Tk 87,544cr

Tobacco consumption and production cost the country Tk 87,544 crore last year, more than double the tax collected from tobacco companies in fiscal 2023–24, according to a recent study.
9 December 2025, 18:36 PM
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Child deaths higher among the poor, little care for mothers

Nationwide survey shows how inequality is deepening health disparities among households
6 December 2025, 18:38 PM
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Healthcare workers’ demo disrupts vaccination, medical services

Health services and vaccination programmes are facing disruption as several sections of medical professionals continue their demonstrations to press home their separate demands.
2 December 2025, 18:12 PM
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Country sees sharp rise in HIV cases

In Bangladesh, the first HIV case was detected in 1989. The total number of HIV-positive cases stood at 14,313 till this year. Of them, 2,666 died.
1 December 2025, 18:11 PM
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Only 44% make it to class 10 after primary

Although 84% of children in Bangladesh complete primary school, less than half go on to finish secondary education, a govt survey reveals
18 November 2025, 18:14 PM
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Govt shelves several key health reform measures

Drops 15 of 33 shortlisted reform proposals
14 November 2025, 19:01 PM
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Unhealthy lifestyle, stress fuelling diabetes surge

According to the IDF, about 1.38 crore people in Bangladesh have diabetes.
13 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Prescription for power

With about three dozen doctors set to contest the upcoming national election, doctors appear to constitute one of the largest groups of professionals vying for seats in the parliament.
12 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Railway e-ticket vendors asked to introduce new app before Eid

Railway authorities have directed its vendor that handles online-ticketing services to deploy a new app before Eid-ul-Azha to improve the service.
13 May 2022, 04:00 AM
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Govt 'going slow' with subway plan

The government is taking a “go slow” policy for its plan to build a subway for Dhaka city and adjacent areas, which aims to ease traffic congestion and improve communication.
12 May 2022, 05:00 AM

A welcome change

Ahead of Eid every year, officials of different ministries and agencies concerned hold a series of meetings. They have one goal: make people’s journey home and back relatively hassle-free.
10 May 2022, 18:00 PM
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Boom of unlicensed bikers

The difference between the number of registered motorcycles and actual bike-licence holders is growing due to lack of proper monitoring by the authorities.
9 May 2022, 18:00 PM
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Rail projects derailed: 14 likely to miss deadline

The Bangladesh Railway will likely miss completion deadlines for 14 of the 20 projects scheduled to end this fiscal year.
6 May 2022, 18:00 PM
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Offshore Smart City: Can a parliamentary committee recommend a project to PM without due diligence?

Can a parliamentary standing committee recommend a project directly to the prime minister without any due diligence? The law explicitly does not permit it.
28 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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Eid home rush: Bottlenecks look ominous

Eid holidaymakers could face long tailbacks at the bottlenecks on two major highways and at the ferry terminals on the Padma river.
26 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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A peek into Uttara north metro rail station

Once you reach the metro rail’s Uttara North station, you will see seven staircases on its both sides.
21 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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An effort to ensure efficiency

Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is bringing more of its vehicles under vehicle tracking system (VTS) to ensure transparency and efficiency in fleet management.
12 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Fixing fare for metro rail: No decision yet

Fixing fare for Dhaka metro rail: No decision yet

Fare for the much-awaited metro rail service -- which is expected to be introduced in Dhaka in December this year -- has not yet been fixed even though a committee in this regard was formed more than a year and half ago.
10 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Eid during covid lull: Will the highways be ready?

Eid during covid lull: Will the highways be ready?

As the Covid-19 infection rate is at its lowest in Bangladesh, more people are expected to be leaving the capital and other major cities for Eid this year after a two-year lull.
9 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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RHD to introduce country’s 1st road operation unit: Highway management set to improve

The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is going establish a dedicated Road Operation Unit (ROU) for the first time to manage and monitor a national highway efficiently.
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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Akhaura-Agartala Link: A series of never-ending delays

The Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link, a Bangladesh Railway (BR) project, was supposed to be completed within December 2018.
6 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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Major reason for traffic jams? 70% registered vehicles in Dhaka motorbikes, pvt cars

Fewer than three percent of registered vehicles in Dhaka city are buses and minibuses, exposing the poor public-transport situation of the capital, where over two crore people live.
4 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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New rail line to link Shariatpur

Bangladesh Railway (BR) is considering linking Shariatpur district headquarters with the railway network to implement the government’s plan of taking railway services to all districts.
3 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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Still no new action plan for road safety

The government has failed to formulate a new action plan for road safety, even though tenure of the previous one expired in 2020.
2 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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44 RHD projects: Only three on track

While the Roads and Highways Department says 44 of its ongoing projects will be wrapped up this fiscal year, documents reveal only three would end within their original deadlines.
1 April 2022, 18:00 PM
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Dhaka-ctg connectivity plans: Going nowhere as govt keeps flip-flopping

Indecision, short-sightedness and piecemeal measures have long been plaguing the government plan to upgrade Dhaka-Chattogram corridor, considered the economic lifeline of the country.
31 March 2022, 18:00 PM
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Highways set to get ‘smart’

Large LED displays will be set up on highways to notify road users about changes in road and weather conditions, including traffic congestion, accidents and foggy atmosphere. They can also get the information through a mobile app and a dedicated website.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Two agencies for similar work

Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA) is going to get jurisdiction to carry out feasibility study and construction of the subway, a train-based mass transit system.
26 March 2022, 18:00 PM

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