33,318 pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia
A total of 33,318 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have so far reached Saudi Arabia on 84 flights as part of this year’s pilgrimage operations, officials said....
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Dhaka ranks 3rd in global pollution
Dhaka ranked 3rd among the world’s most polluted cities, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 144 recorded at 11:40 am on Friday morning. The...
BAU marks World Vet Day with vaccination drive
Bangladesh joined the global community in observing World Veterinary Day 2026 through a series of programmes and awareness campaigns held across the country. In line...
Dhaka Board rejects SSC question leak rumours
The Dhaka Education Board has urged Secondary School Certificate (SSC) candidates and their guardians not to panic over rumours of question paper leaks and to...
Bangladesh leads adoption of landmark bioeconomy resolution at UNESCAP
The 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific concluded in Bangkok on Friday, 24 April 2026. At...
PM for quick relocation of evicted hawkers
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman ordered the prompt rehabilitation of street hawkers evicted from different parts of the capital, stressing that their relocation must be carried...
Livestock key to economy: Tuku
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku said the livestock sector is vital for strengthening the national economy and stressed the need for...
Ending torture requires societal, institutional change beyond laws: Asaduzzaman
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today said that eliminating the culture of torture in the country cannot be achieved through legislation alone,...