Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users’ mental health, according to unredacted filings in a class action by US school districts against Meta and other social media platforms. In a
The previous government repeatedly accused the poultry companies of manipulating the price of eggs and chicken. But what did really happen? First, when Russia invaded Ukraine, the import price of most feed materials increased. This was beyond the control of the poultry industry, and was also beyon
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has advised its members to immediately inspect their factory buildings for any structural flaws following Friday's earthquake, warning of possible aftershocks and urging factories to strengthen safety systems. In a notification
BHL Group, one of the country's leading diversified conglomerates, is committed to ensuring innovation and quality of its tiles and sanitary products, aiming to earn customers' trust. The BHL Group began its journey with the import of ceramic tiles, gradually evolving into modern, technology-drive
Many well-reputed conglomerates, including City Group, are willing to proceed with listing on the bourses, but they face roadblocks, says its executive director, Reza Uddin Ahmed, in talks with The FE Many big businesses now view the capital market as an alternative to bank financing after
Nurses of different hospitals across the country staged a demonstration on Saturday protesting against the move to abolish the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate and demanding formation of a National Nursing Commission. The demonstration began around 10.00am, with thousand of nurses gathering in fr
Experts on Saturday said Bangladesh's tobacco tax system is failing to curb consumption not because taxes are low on paper, but because enforcement gaps, market distortions and an outdated multi-tiered structure continue to undermine policy effectiveness. Speaking at a national dialogue titled "Re
A senior BNP leader has said that a future democratically elected government would revisit all major decisions taken in Bangladesh's ICT and telecom sectors, arguing that public interest, national security and investor protection must guide future reforms. Speaking at a seminar in Dhaka on Saturda
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has sought an additional allocation for the climate change trust fund, aiming to sustain and expand climate-risk mitigation activities for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (FY). The Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund (BCCTF), a state body
Bangladesh and Bhutan Saturday took fresh steps to deepen bilateral cooperation as the two countries signed accords on health collaboration and cross-border digital connectivity meant to integrate the eastern Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal. The couple of agreements, marking the official visit of
Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed has urged that the judiciary remain firmly rooted in principle to safeguard the integrity of the Constitution. Addressing the opening session of this year's Bay of Bengal Conversation organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) on Saturday, he warned tha
The Meteorological Department reported that two earthquakes struck Dhaka on Saturday evening, both originating in the Badda area. Tariful Nawaz Kabir, a meteorologist at the department, said the first quake occurred at 6:06:04pm with a magnitude of 3.7, immediately followed one second later by a 4
