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Medical device-maker ANC plans to cut country's import dependence
Cardiac patients who have undergone the angioplasty procedure in Bangladesh and their families will know the feeling: you are asked to choose the type of stent – a small tube inserted into an artery to keep the passageway open for blood to pass easily. Your choices are “European, American or Chinese.” The price varies according to the country. Of course what is glaring is that there is no local option.
Create awareness among adolescents about reproductive health: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dipu Moni on Saturday called upon guardians, teachers and health workers to create awareness among adolescents about safe sexual and reproductive health.
Historic 7th March to be observed Sunday
The historic 7th March, a memorable day in the history of Bangalis’ long arduous freedom struggle, will be observed across the country on Sunday in a befitting manner.
Experts upset at govt’s growing dependence on gas import
Energy experts at a webinar in Dhaka expressed frustration over the government’s unwillingness on hydrocarbon exploration in the country and growing dependence on gas import to meet the domestic demand.
Textile backbone of Bangladesh’s industrial efforts: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said the textile sector has been the backbone of Bangladesh industrial efforts in one way or another.
Worker burned to death in Gazipur fire
A worker was burned to death and seven others sustained burn injuries in a fire at a chemical godown in a factory in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur district on Saturday.
Urgent action needed to boost production of Covid jabs: WHO
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent action to increase the production of Covid-19 vaccines for distribution through the UN global initiative, making the jabs accessible to all countries.
Global Covid cases top 116 million
The global Covid caseload hit another grim milestone on Saturday as it surpassed the 116 million mark.