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Dhaka's air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning

India's Delhi and Pakistan's Lahore occupied the first and second spots, with AQI scores of 244 and 235
26 February 2023, 04:45 AM

German delegation lauds Bangladesh’s development, achievements in RMG industry

The German side offered support on greener transition of Bangladesh economy through greener industrial transformation, particularly in RMG industry
25 February 2023, 18:57 PM

Workshop on ‘Idea Season 2.0’ held

The workshop was held at University of Asia Pacific on February 23
25 February 2023, 17:21 PM

‘How can RMG workers survive on Tk 8,000?’

Participants at a roundtable demand wage board, Tk 25,000 minimum wage for RMG workers
25 February 2023, 14:15 PM

14th anniversary of Pilkhana carnage observed

Seventy-four people, including 57 army officials, were killed in the mutiny in the capital's Pilkhana headquarters of the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) on February 25 and 26 in 2009
25 February 2023, 07:08 AM

Moscow thanks Dhaka for abstaining from UN vote

Thirty-two countries including Bangladesh, India, China, Iran, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka abstained from voting
24 February 2023, 19:39 PM

Khaleda’s personal secretary Mahbub Al Amin Dew passes away

Dew was suffering from cancer for a long time and breathed his last at 10:30pm while undergoing treatment at a private hospital
24 February 2023, 18:03 PM

2-yr-old killed in Mirpur road accident

The accident took place at the Janata Housing area this evening when a private car hit the child when he ran in front of the car on the street
24 February 2023, 15:29 PM

Militants don't issue warnings: CTTC chief

"Issuing letter before any attack is not in the modus operandi of any militant group," says CTTC Chief Asaduzzaman
24 February 2023, 14:33 PM

How Bangladesh is paying for a war thousands of miles away

It's been a year since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. The war has had a myriad of impacts on the global economy and has pushed many nations into an economic crisis. Miles away, Bangladesh too has been affected by the war
24 February 2023, 13:45 PM

One DNCC official dismissed, one suspended for providing birth certificates to foreigners

According to a press release issued by DNCC, one employee was dismissed and another was suspended today.
23 February 2023, 19:21 PM

'Ansar al Islam threatens Boi Mela with bomb attack'

Security around the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela has been beefed up
23 February 2023, 18:59 PM

Adani Group starts discussion with Bangladesh to resolve coal pricing issues

According to highly placed sources at the state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), a five-member delegation of Adani Group arrived in Dhaka and held a meeting with the top officials of BPDB today
23 February 2023, 15:39 PM

Stubborn stance of 2 major parties dangerous for country: CEC

The CEC said that if any major party does not participate in the national elections, the results will be questionable
23 February 2023, 14:19 PM

Attack on Chhatra Odhikar: Its president issues 7-day ultimatum

The ultimatum was issued yesterday when a group of Chhatra Odhikar Parishad leaders met DU Proctor Prof AKM Golam Rabbani at his office
22 February 2023, 18:39 PM

Dhaka seeks detailed report from ambassador in Moscow

"We sought a detailed report from our ambassador. We are going to analyse what was discussed," Shahriar Alam tells reporters
22 February 2023, 15:47 PM

Bangladesh to become aviation gateway between east and west

The third terminal at the Dhaka airport, expansion of the runway, and improving the Cox's Bazar International Airport would take the country towards prosperity by utilising the geographical advantages of Bangladesh
22 February 2023, 14:10 PM

PM happy with airport underpass project: spokesperson

"This will reduce traffic jam and accidents," Hasina said
22 February 2023, 12:27 PM

Key Jama'atul Ansar militant arrested in Dhaka

Mohibullah went to a training camp at remote hills in Bandarban in January last year and he was made the organisation's Nayeb-e-Amir, according to police
22 February 2023, 11:34 AM

Walking on Shaheed Minar wearing shoes, they dishonour martyrs

In the evening of February 21, hundreds of people dishonoured language martyrs by walking on the altar of the Central Shaheed Minar wearing shoes.
22 February 2023, 11:23 AM