Bangladesh, Malaysia eye stronger ties in education sector
Bangladesh, Malaysia eye stronger ties in education sector
Govt upholds anti-fascist spirit of July uprising: AG
Govt upholds anti-fascist spirit of July uprising: AG
Govt firmly committed to make country’s economy advancing, inclusive, sustainable: Finance Minister
Govt firmly committed to make country’s economy advancing, inclusive, sustainable: Finance Minister
False cases must be curbed to reduce case backlog: AG
DSCC to plant 300,000 trees in next five years
DSCC to plant 300,000 trees in next five years
DHAKA, April 10, 2026 (BSS) - Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md. Abdur Salam said that 300,000 trees will be planted in areas under DSCC jurisdiction over the next five years. He made the announcement while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of a tree plantation programme, organised with the support of Srijoni Bangladesh, in the residential area of Dhaka University today. Addressing the event, the administrator said, "There is no alternative to tree plantation for saving lives. Therefore, the Prime Minister's nationwide tree plantation programme must be turned into a mass movement." He further said that in line with the Prime Minister's initiative, a total of 300,000 trees will be planted during the 2026-2030 period. On average, 60,000 trees will be planted each year. To achieve this target, DSCC has taken an initiative to establish a modern nursery under its own management. He also said that under an agreement with the Forest Department, the 'Zero Soil' project will be implemented, under which road medians and islands will be covered with grass and trees to turn them green. Emphasising public awareness, the administrator said, "If citizens become aware, 50 percent of the city corporation's work becomes easier. We will complete the remaining 50 percent. With everyone's collective efforts, the Prime Minister's vision of a 'Green City, Clean City' can be achieved." Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam attended the programme as a special guest. Alongside the plantation programme, the administrator also inaugurated a free freelancing training programme for students.
RAB intensifies nationwide action to prevent artificial edible oil shortage
RAB intensifies nationwide action to prevent artificial edible oil shortage
BGB seizes 5,425 litres of hoarded edible oil in 3 months 
BGB seizes 5,425 litres of hoarded edible oil in 3 months 
European, Arab pressure on Israel to stop strikes on Lebanese capital: diplomat to AFP
European, Arab pressure on Israel to stop strikes on Lebanese capital: diplomat to AFP
BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - European and Arab states have pressured Israel to stop targeting Beirut, a Western diplomat told AFP on Friday, two days after deadly Israeli strikes on Lebanon that left more than 300 people dead. On Thursday afternoon, the Israeli military issued a warning of incoming strikes for large, densely populated areas of southern Beirut, but had not carried out the threat as of midday on Friday. The Western diplomat, who asked to remain anonymous in order to discuss sensitive matters, said on Friday "There is ongoing diplomatic pressure from European states, Gulf states and Egypt on Israel to prevent renewed Israeli airstrikes on Beirut after 'Black Wednesday'". More than 300 people, mostly civilians according to a Lebanese military source, were killed in the wave of simultaneous Israeli strikes on Wednesday on Beirut and other areas of Lebanon. The strikes were launched despite the announcement hours earlier of a truce between the United States and Iran, with Israel and the US saying it did not apply to Lebanon. Thursday's Israeli warning included areas home to major hospitals and the road to the country's only international airport. Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamni said, in a statement carried by the state-run National News Agency (NNA) on Thursday, that he had "received assurances" from foreign diplomats that the airport and the road leading to it would be spared. Meanwhile, Mohammad Zaatari, director of the country's largest public medical facility, Rafic Hariri Hospital, told AFP: "We have received assurances, including from the International Committee of the Red Cross that the hospital would not be targeted." The World Health Organization on Thursday called on Israel to cancel its evacuation warning for the Jnah district of Beirut because around 450 patients were in the Rafic Hariri and Al-Zahraa hospitals in the district, including 40 in intensive care. In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes hit several villages during the night and on Friday, the NNA reported. An AFP photographer saw firefighters extinguishing a fire in a building blown apart by a nighttime strike in the village of Habbouch, near Nabatiyeh. Hezbollah, for its part, claimed several rocket launches on northern Israel, as well as attacks on Israeli troops advancing in the border area.
Anwar Ibrahim invites Tarique Rahman to visit Malaysia
Anwar Ibrahim invites Tarique Rahman to visit Malaysia
BNP govt considers family, not individual, as fundamental unit of dev: PM
BNP govt considers family, not individual, as fundamental unit of dev: PM
PM meets July martyrs' families, injured people in parliament
PM meets July martyrs' families, injured people in parliament
People are ultimate source of power: PM
People are ultimate source of power: PM
Banglar Joyyatra rebounds to Sharjah as Hormuz Strait crossing denied 
Banglar Joyyatra rebounds to Sharjah as Hormuz Strait crossing denied 
CHATTOGRAM, April 10, 2026 (BSS) - BSC ship Banglar Joyyatra returned back to Sharjah as the vessel was denied permission to pass Strait of Hormuz despite Middle East ceasefire, BSC Managing Director Commodore Mahmudul Malek told journalists today. The ship remained stranded in the Middle East for 40 days due to the Iran-USA war.  The vessel was seeking permission from the Iranian government to cross the Strait of Hormuz from Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia route to Cape Town, South Africa with 37,000 tons of phosphate fertilizer, he said.  However, Tehran has denied permission and instructed the ship to return to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, he added.  The ship departed from Ras Al Khair last Wednesday and reached the Strait of Hormuz after 40 hours of sailing. Malek said permission to cross the Strait of Hormuz was sought in line with Iranian government instructions, but it was rejected. Diplomatic efforts to secure permission are going on, he said adding given the circumstances, the ship has been asked to return to the port of Sharjah temporarily.  Malek assured that there is enough food for the 31 sailors onboard and the ship can purify 18 tons of seawater daily, albeit requiring the engine to run at full speed. Water consumption has been reduced to 6 tons per day through rationing. He also mentioned that to boost the morale of the sailors, the daily food allocation has been increased from $7 to $12 per person, and a war allowance equivalent to basic pay is being provided.   According to BSC, the ship Banglar Jayyatra entered the Persian Gulf on February 2 after transporting goods from India through the Strait of Hormuz. It then loaded steel coils from a port in Qatar and arrived at Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates on February 27.  On the following day, the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes from Iran across the Middle East, escalating the conflict.   The unloading of goods at Jebel Ali Port was completed on March 11, with plans to load new goods at a port in Kuwait. However, due to the escalating war situation in the region, BSC decided to return the ship to a safe place. Despite starting its journey towards the Strait of Hormuz, the ship had to return to Sharjah for security reasons.  Subsequently, Banglar Jayyatra loaded goods and proceeded to Ras Al Khair Port in Saudi Arabia. The ship was scheduled to depart for Cape Town, South Africa with 37,000 tons of fertilizer from there last Wednesday.
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Japanese investors urged to utilize Bangladesh's economic potential
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Biennial conference of RU History Alumni Association begins
Biennial conference of RU History Alumni Association begins
Youth sent to jail for assaulting JnU teacher, father
Youth sent to jail for assaulting JnU teacher, father
'A' unit GST cluster admission test for 20 universities held in Rangpur 
'A' unit GST cluster admission test for 20 universities held in Rangpur 
4th founding anniversary of “All Bangladesh SSC-93” celebrated in Rajshahi
4th founding anniversary of “All Bangladesh SSC-93” celebrated in Rajshahi
Fish farming in tanks gains popularity in Dinajpur
Fish farming in tanks gains popularity in Dinajpur
Rostom Ali Mandal DINAJPUR, April 10, 2026 (BSS) - Fish farmers have set an example in cultivating indigenous fish species in tanks in their homesteads, using modern methods, in Parbatipur upazila of the district. Dinajpur Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University Professor Dr. Md. Harun-ur Rashid said many fish farmers have gained a success in cultivating local fish species by setting up tanks in their homestead in some unions of Parbatipur upazila.  They have achieved success by cultivating fish using modern methods for a year, he said.  He said seeing the interest of these fish farmers, the Fisheries Faculty Department of the university advised them to cultivate fish on experimental basis using modern methods.  As per the advice, experimental activities of cultivating indigenous fish species were started by setting up tanks in their homesteads. Prof Harun-ur Rashid said in the first phase, farmers have been successful in producing fish using this method. Fish are being cultivated using this method in 105 tanks in several unions in Parbatipur upazila. Each tank, with a capacity of 20,000 to 25,000 liters of water, is about 4 to 4.5 feet high. This method, which is based on completely modern technology, is called 'Fish farming of high-value indigenous species in tanks in drought-prone areas'. Many people in the rural areas of the upazila have become self-sufficient by cultivating high-value local fish in tanks. It is much more profitable than other methods. During a recent visit to the spot, this correspondent found that Md. Zahidul Islam (35) of Paschim Habra village of Chandipur Union of Parbatipurbis cultivating high-value local fish species in tanks in his house. Koi, tilapia, sing (Heteropneustes) and magur fish are being cultivated in tanks. Not only Jahidul Islam, but many others, including retired school teacher Narul Islam (62) of Khamapara village in Parshabati Mominpur union, Amjad Ali (45) of Kalupara village in Palashbari union, are now cultivating high-value indigenous fish species in tanks using the same method.  A lot of profit is being gained by cultivating fish in this method. It is possible to produce fish two to three times a year in this method. As a result, more profit can be made in a short time. Female fish farmer Sahida Begum said when guests come to visit someone's house in the village, neighbours come to buy fish from them. "After 3 to 4 months, fish weighing 400 to 500 grams are produced from each tank. Each kg of fish is sold for Taka 300 to Taka 400." Rebeca Begum (35), who came from Chirirbandar upazila of the district to see fish farming in tanks, said she came from Tetulia village to see fish farming in Sahida's water tank.  "Until now, I knew that fish were raised in ponds. Now I see fish being raised in tanks. I will cultivate fish in tanks using this method in the future," she added.  Young entrepreneur Faruk Ahmed (32) from Jhikarpara area of ??Parbatipur Municipality has started cultivating fish using the tank method on rented land.  He is a veterinarian by profession. He established Parbatipur Agro Farm Fisheries 4 years ago with the financial and technical support of non-governmental development organization MBSK and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation.  He has three tanks with a capacity of 10,000 liters of water and three with a capacity of 30,000 liters of water. He is producing about 5000 to 7000 pieces of indigenous fish in each tank. Vietnam koi, tilapia and magur fish are being cultivated in these tanks. MBSK Fisheries Officer Md. Sirajul Haque said the cost of food in this method of fish farming is much lower than the conventional method.  "The fish production rate is much higher than in ponds or reservoirs. As a result of this method of cultivation, the fish grow rapidly, the quality of the fish improves and is healthy, and there is almost no fish mortality," he said.  Md. Faizur Rahman, Manager (Programme) of the Rural Karma-Sahayak Foundation, said this type of fish farming method is profitable for areas where there is no water in the pond during the dry season.  The water is filtered repeatedly in a specialised method and completely purified, making the fish usable, he said.  He said the main objective of this method is to produce more fish at a low density. "As a result, there is no opportunity for water to be wasted. In addition, adequate oxygen is provided for the fish." Md. Khaled Mosharraf, Senior Fisheries Officer of Parbatipur Upazila, said high-value fish are now being cultivated in tanks in Parbatipur municipality and five unions of the upazila.  "Many fish farmers do not have ponds. There is also no water in the ponds. But in this method, fish can be cultivated in a small amount of water in the tank,” he said.   "In this method, it is possible to increase the quality of water and control harmful bacteria that cause diseases. Fish farming using tank method has become popular in Parbatipur," he said.  District Fisheries Officer Md. Faizur Rahman said he went to the spot and saw successful fish farming using tank method in several villages in Parbatipur upazila.  He said such fish farming is a successful initiative with the cooperation of the Fisheries Department.
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Indian video falsely shared as Narsingdi madrasah beating incident
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Demand for formation of ‘Optometry Council’ to improve eye care
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