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A torn cigarette. Illustration: TBS
Events

Experts call for stricter tobacco laws to combat preventable deaths

They spoke at the inaugural ceremony of a mini-marathon titled “Call for Stronger Tobacco Control Laws” held in front of Zia Udyan at 7am in the capital today (27 February)

Representational image. Photo: Collected
South Asia

Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media

Soldiers salute Arakan Army chief Major General Twan Mrat Naing during a parade in Myanmar, 6 April 2018. File Photo: Arakan Army deputy chief Brig Gen Nyo Twan Awng/Twitter
South Asia

Myanmar's Arakan Army claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh

Photo: Reuters
Europe

Has PM Johnson lost control? "No," says his spokesman

The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, China April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
China

China issues first white paper on export controls

Drug smuggling by sea now a big concern: Department of Narcotics Control
Bangladesh

Drug smuggling by sea now a big concern: Department of Narcotics Control

Failed Sudan coup attempt contained, situation under control - officials
Africa

Failed Sudan coup attempt contained, situation under control - officials

The aftermath of the Sundarbans fire. Photo/TBS
Bangladesh

Sundarbans fire finally under control; probe body formed

Children are used to fill up empty cigarettes manually with locally grown tobacco at a factory in Rangpur, Bangladesh. PHOTO: Reuters
Thoughts

Is Bangladesh ready to control a tobacco epidemic?

Why is the military taking control in Myanmar?
Politics

Why is the military taking control in Myanmar?

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Photo: BSS/AFP
Coronavirus chronicle

Giving up on virus control ‘dangerous’: WHO chief

Chief of staff Mark Meadows. Photo :BSS/AFP
Coronavirus chronicle

White House admits pandemic out of control

City corporation worker using a mosquito repellent smoke machine. Photo: Mumit M
Bangladesh

DNCC starts using 4th generation larvicide against Culex mosquitoes today