Capital ranks 18th globally for poor air quality
Dhaka ranked 18th among cities with the world’s worst air quality on Sunday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 84 at 11:12am....
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Maulana Karim calls for justice, public welfare
Maulana M. A. Karim Ibn Mosobbir, a former central leader of Bangladesh Hefazat-e-Islam and a participant in the 2013 Shapla Chattar movement, has called for...
7 college students demands inclusion of DCU
Students of the seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka Central University (DCU) on Sunday gave the authorities a 24-hour ultimatum to publish the poll result in...
New Info Minister calls for free, open journalism
Newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Barrister Andaleeve Rahman on Sunday called on officials to work together to ensure transparency and accountability in government activities...
4 suspected muggers held in Jatrabari
Four suspected muggers were arrested by the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit in Jatrabari of the capital on Sunday while they were allegedly...
Seminar on Prophet Muhammad’s Life and Teachings Held in Capital
A special seminar titled “The Life and Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” was held in the capital on Saturday to mark the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH),...
STAR Cancer Centre launches guidance centre for Bangladeshi patients
STAR Cancer Centre, a specialised unit of STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad, India, on Sunday launched a dedicated Free Second Opinion Clinic and Guidance Centre for citizens...
NU moves to bring back Rover Scouting course
The National University (NU) has moved to reintroduce a Rover Scouting course in its undergraduate (pass) and honours curricula, aiming to strengthen students’ ethical, social...
BOU VC congratulates Fakhrul on Presidency
Bangladesh Open University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as Bangladesh’s 23rd President. In a...
Swapon named PM’s political adviser
Zahir Uddin Swapon has been appointed political adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman with the rank and privileges of a minister, following his resignation as...
Ansar-VDP opens new field facilities
Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force has strengthened its field-level infrastructure with modern office buildings in two Upazilas and officers’ accommodation in six districts. The...