Day: November 15, 2024
City Desk : Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked sixth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 170 at 9am on Thursday. The air was classified as “unhealthy” while Wednesday’s air quality was also in the same zone, according to the AQI index. When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered “moderate”, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion,...
City Desk : Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has laid emphasis on research to conserve the indigenous breeds, saying...
City Desk : Amid outrage among injured patients from the July mass uprising at Nitor, a BNP delegation visited the...
City Desk : Bangladesh Railway (BR) has intensified its drives against land grabbers to recover its occupied land, while nearly...
Sports Reporter : After starting to run the new Executive Committee of Bangladesh Football Federation, Bangladesh Men’s National Football team began their first assignment on Wednesday last. Bangladesh booters lost to Maldives 1-0 in the first FIFA International friendly match on Wednesday night at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in the capital. After tasting the defeat, President of Bangladesh Football Federation Tabith Mohammed Awal went to the Hotel InterContinental on Thursday morning in the capital. Members of Bangladesh National Football team...
Rangpur Riders have commenced their training camp under Assistant Coach Mohammad Ashraful’s guidance, preparing for the Global Super League (GSL)’s inaugural edition. The team aims to secure a place in the final and ultimately clinch the championship title in the upcoming tournament. Rangpur Riders have announced a 13-member squad, featuring nine Bangladeshi cricketers and four overseas players. Recognizing the challenge of competing in a global tournament, Ashraful acknowledged the difficulties but emphasized the unique opportunity for local players to shine...
Sports Reporter : Southeast Bank PLC organised a ceremony at its Head Office in the capital on Thursday to honour the members and staff of the Bangladesh Women’s Football team, who proudly won the SAFF Women’s Football Championship 2024. The ceremony celebrated the determined women athletes who brought glory to Bangladesh’s football once again, with senior officials of the bank and distinguished guests in attendance to applaud their remarkable achievement. The event was graced by the presence of the President...
Business Report : The government will offer 100% tax exemption for a decade to any renewable power generation companies starting...
Business Report : Swedish ambassador to Bangladesh Nicolas Linus Ragnas Weeks said that Bangladesh has been a valuable partner in...
Business Report : Pragati Life Insurance Limited (PLIL) has successfully settled Tk 3.052 billion (305.20 crore) in claims from January to September 2024, reflecting an 11.73 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. The company settled a total of 98,266 claims in the first three quarters of 2024, including death claims, maturity claims, medical claims, and other insurance benefits. Remarkably, the average claim settlement time was just 4 days, according to a media release. In 2023, Pragati...