Dhaka records moderate air quality
Dhaka ranked 14th among the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 88 at 09:18 am. The air...
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Mobile toilet set up for first time outside JS
Hundreds of people gather around the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) area in Dhaka. Some come to enjoy the open space, others to exercise, meet friends or...
Cancer claims over 100,000 lives annually in BD
Bangladesh records around 167,000 new cancer cases every year, while more than 100,000 people die annually from cancer-related causes, Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain...
Prof Dr Israfil, other educationists attend ‘Chinese Bridge’ prog in China
Prof Dr Md Israfil, Vice-Chancellor of Thakurgaon University, along with six other universities’ vice-chancellors, Chairman of UGC and others visited China with the invitation of...
India to resume tourist visa for Bangladeshis from Sunday
India has announced the resumption of tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens as part of efforts to normalise bilateral relations. New Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh...
Retired non-govt teachers’ dues to be cleared
Steps will be taken to clear the outstanding retirement allowances of retired non-government teachers and employees within the next two years, Education and Primary and...
‘Past regime turned media into sycophants’
Daily Amar Desh Editor and National Editors’ Council (NEC) Joint Convener Mahmudur Rahman on Wednesday alleged that Bangladesh’s media sector was severely weakened during the...
DSCC canal works get economic nod
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved a series of proposals to facilitate the implementation of canal restoration and beautification works under a...
DMP arrests 26 AL leaders
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested 26 leaders and activists of the Awami League (AL) and its affiliated organisations during separate drives conducted in different...
Dengue task force to continue drives
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam on Wednesday said the National Task Force Committee formed to oversee dengue prevention...
Light to moderate rain likely in parts of country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rains in parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Wednesday. “Light to moderate rain or thunder...
Court places actor Zaher Alvi on 2 day remand
A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed television actor Zaher Alvi on a two-day remand in a case filed over allegations that he provoked his wife,...