Political interference hurts investment, exports
A policy discussion in Dhaka has highlighted concerns over Bangladesh’s economic management over the past decade, with speakers arguing that mismanagement, corruption, and weak project...
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Tagore festival opens at Shilpakala
A four-day cultural festival marking the 165th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore inaugurated on Friday at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, celebrating the poet’s literary and artistic...
Dhaka tops global pollution list again
The densely populated capital of Bangladesh has once again topped the list of cities with the worst air quality in the world. The Air Quality...
Lineman electrocuted in Dhaka
An 18-year-old internet lineman died after being electrocuted in Kurarghat of Kamrangirchar in Dhaka on Thursday night. The victim, Md Sumon, was taken unconscious to...
Govt moves to form Media Commission
The government is not seeking to control the media, but rather aims to ensure a fair, independent and structured media environment through institutional reforms, Information...
Dhaka tops global pollution list
Dhaka ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 181 at 08:58 am. The air...
US-killed student Bristy’s first janaza held
The first janaza of Bangladeshi student Bristy, who was killed in the United States(US), was held with participation from members of the local Bangladeshi community....
AG Office tightens prosecutors’ court rules
The Attorney General’s Office has directed Deputy Attorneys General (DAGs) and Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) to remain strictly within their designated courts during official court...
Tofail Ahmed trial begins
A Dhaka court has framed charges against former minister and senior Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed and two others in a corruption case filed over...
