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Microplastics found in all 41 milk samples in Bangladesh National

Microplastics found in all 41 milk samples in Bangladesh

Microplastics have been found in all samples of raw milk, packaged milk of various brands, and dairy products sold in Bangladesh's markets. In a study conducted by a group of researchers from Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST), tiny plastic particles were detected in each of the 41 samples. Among these, the highest amount of microplastics was found in liquid and powdered milk of various brands.

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Couple in trouble after going out at midnight to fulfill wife's demand, detained on suspicion of theft, later sent to court Country

Couple in trouble after going out at midnight to fulfill wife's demand, detained on suspicion of theft, later sent to court

A couple went out at midnight in a pickup truck to fulfill the wife's demand. However, when the vehicle broke down during their outing, they fell under suspicion of locals. They were first detained on suspicion of cattle theft. Later, police arrived and rescued them, but since they could not give a satisfactory explanation, the husband and wife were arrested and sent to court.

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No fertilizer shortage, strict action against those creating artificial crisis: Agriculture Minister National

No fertilizer shortage, strict action against those creating artificial crisis: Agriculture Minister

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid said there is no shortage of fertilizer in the country. The rumors about a fertilizer crisis are completely baseless. If anyone tries to create an artificial crisis by selling fertilizer at prices higher than the government-fixed fair price, strict and exemplary action will be taken against them.

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Microplastics in toothpaste: BSTI taking action National

Microplastics in toothpaste: BSTI taking action

Amid concerns over the presence of microplastics in various toothpastes sold in the market, the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has launched an investigation. The organization said that samples have been collected from markets and factories and initiatives have been taken to retest them in domestic or foreign accredited laboratories. If irregularities or use of unapproved ingredients are found in the tests, legal action will be taken against the concerned companies.

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Home Minister meets new IOM Chief of Mission, discusses strengthening cooperation on human trafficking and border management National

Home Minister meets new IOM Chief of Mission, discusses strengthening cooperation on human trafficking and border management

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed held a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangladesh, Dr. Laura Tom-Bond. The meeting discussed various important issues including prevention of human trafficking, modernization of border management, safe migration, and expansion of technical cooperation.

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Emphasis on employment and good governance, instruction to prepare accurate progress report of 180-day action plan from Deputy Minister Mir Shah Alam National

Emphasis on employment and good governance, instruction to prepare accurate progress report of 180-day action plan from Deputy Minister Mir Shah Alam

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Deputy Minister Mir Shah Alam MP has instructed to prepare the progress report of the government's 180-day action plan in an information-based, accurate and realistic manner. He said the report must properly highlight the real picture of the initiatives taken to improve people's quality of life, create employment, empower women, develop local economy and establish good governance.

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