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Only Delhi's air quality worse than Dhaka's this morning

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 196 at 9:15am, the capital ranked second in the list of world cities with the worst air quality.
10 February 2023, 06:18 AM

US trying to ease pressure on Bangladesh, says US counselor

"We are deeply concerned about the situation in Myanmar which is only getting worse," said Chollet ahead of the planned visit
9 February 2023, 18:59 PM

Phone tapping meant for checking militancy only: PM

“It [unelected government] will never happen. And those who want to go to power should come forward,” she said
9 February 2023, 16:58 PM

Lack of digital security a big challenge to 'Smart Bangladesh': Jabbar

"If we fail to combat this challenge, it could boomerang against us," he said
9 February 2023, 16:45 PM

19 Bangladeshi students shifted to Ankara

At least 19 Bangladeshi students have been shifted to Ankara from Gaziantep, one of the most affected regions of Turkey, which suffered a major earthquake killing over 17,000 people since Monday.
9 February 2023, 15:18 PM

'Dolil Jaar, Jomi Taar'

He said the phrase "Dolil Jaar, Jomi Taar" (land belongs to the person who has the deed) has become viral and people have shown utmost interest in it.
9 February 2023, 14:22 PM

Law passed to prevent unauthorised haat, bazaar

As per the new law, no one can set up any haat and bazaar without permission from the government.
9 February 2023, 13:08 PM

HC refuses bail to 17 Biman officials, orders them to surrender

ACC filed a case against the 17 Biman officials for embezzling Tk 1,161 crore by committing irregularities in purchasing aircraft from Egypt
8 February 2023, 18:40 PM

US lauds Bangladesh among others participating in Covid Global Action Plan

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen participated in the virtual Covid-19 Global Action Plan (GAP) Foreign Ministerial Meeting convened by US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken on Wednesda
8 February 2023, 18:10 PM

Belgian Queen Mathilde concludes Bangladesh visit

During her visit, Queen Mathilde saw UN's programmatic work covering several sustainable development goals including climate action, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, responsible consumption and production, and quality education.
8 February 2023, 14:52 PM

Mobile phone tapping without complaints illegal: GM Quader

Communications over different messaging apps, including Messenger and WhatsApp, used by political figures, especially those involved in anti-government politics, are being recorded without permission
8 February 2023, 14:30 PM

Biman pilot conceals info on engine damage putting 500 lives at risk

In February last year, a Biman Bangladesh Airlines plane's engine got severely damaged.
8 February 2023, 14:02 PM

LPG sellers making illegal profits

DNCRP conducted at least 70 to 80 drives all over the country
8 February 2023, 13:23 PM

6 newly elected MPs take oath

JS Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administered the oath to the six lawmakers, who were elected in the by-polls held on February 1
8 February 2023, 13:19 PM

All-out efforts on to implement SDGs, PM tells Belgium Queen

The premier said this when the Queen of Belgium Mathilde Marie Christine paid a courtesy call on her at the latter's office in the capital.
8 February 2023, 10:19 AM

HC grants permanent bail to Fakhrul, Abbas

The HC bench of Justice Md Salim and Justice Md Riaz Uddin Khan passed the order after holding the final hearing on a petition filed by Fakhrul and Abbas seeking bail in the case.
8 February 2023, 09:07 AM

Actor Sohel murder: Finish trial by 6 months, SC says

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court today directed the lower court concerned to finish within six months the trial proceedings of the case filed over the murder of actor Sohel Chowdhury.
7 February 2023, 11:02 AM

Presidential nomination may be on today's agenda: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the issue of the party's presidential nomination may be on the agenda in its parliamentary meeting today.
7 February 2023, 10:24 AM

The frontrunners for AL's presidential nomination

Party sources said the decision is likely to be finalised in today's parliamentary party meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad at 7:30pm.
7 February 2023, 08:55 AM

Fire at Dhaka court brought under control

A fire that broke out on the ground floor of a Dhaka court this afternoon was brought under control after an hour.
7 February 2023, 07:41 AM