‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher dies
‘Harry Potter’ actor Simon Fisher dies

Simon Fisher-Becker, a British actor known for his roles in Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone and the series Doctor Who, died Sunday. He was 63. Fisher-Becker appeared in Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone as the Hufflepuff ghost Fat Friar. In three episodes of Doctor Who, he played Dorium...

Fishing ban in Bay of Bengal shortened to 58 days: Fisheries Adviser
Fishing ban in Bay of Bengal shortened to 58 days: Fisheries Adviser

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Monday said the restriction on fishing in the Bay of Bengal will now be for 58 days instead of the previous 65 days, reports UNB. This year the ban will be shortened to 58 days from April 15 to June 11, the adviser said while speaking at a press...

Adviser Farida for developing vaccines locally
Adviser Farida for developing vaccines locally

Fisheries and Livestock adviser Farida Akhter on Tuesday laid emphasis on taking effective steps to develop cattle vaccines locally, directing the people concerned to make the farmers aware about Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Emphasis should be given to developing vaccines for cattle locally so...

Fishing cats conservation essential for environment: Rizwana
Fishing cats conservation essential for environment: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said fishing cats and all other endangered species must be protected from cruelty as this is not merely an issue of animal rights but a crucial step toward environmental protection. Offenders must be held accountable and brought to justice, she said at...

Former minister Abdul Latif Biswas held
Former minister Abdul Latif Biswas held

Former Fisheries and Livestock Minister and former president of Sirajganj district Awami League Abdul Latif Biswas was detained on Sunday afternoon. The joint forces in a drive detained Latif Biswas from his Kamarpara residence under Belkuchi municipality of Sirajganj. Belkuchi Police Station...