Dhaka tops global air pollution list
Staff Reporter : Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first on the global air pollution index on Friday, recording an Air Quality Index...
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Dense fog disrupts ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat, Paturia-Daulatpur routes
City Desk : Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia river routes in Manikganj resumed on Friday morning after nine hours of suspension due to dense...
10 eminent writers to receive Bangla Academy Award
City Desk : Bangla Academy has announced the names of 10 eminent writers for ‘Bangla Academy Literary Award 2024’. The academy’s public relations department announced...
Dhaka’s air “very unhealthy”
City Desk : Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has again ranked the fourth on the list of cities with the worst air quality...
A day to recognise education as fundamental right
Education Reporter : International Day of Education is observed annually on January 24 to recognize the pivotal role education plays in fostering peace, development, and...
Fire service conducts nationwide drives to improve safety
City Desk : The Fire Service and Civil Defence is conducting extensive operations across commercial and industrial establishments throughout Bangladesh to enhance fire safety. A...
9,000 textbooks found on truck, 1 held
City Desk : Police seized a truck loaded with books in Sherpur Sadar upazila on Wednesday night, which contained 9,000 textbooks meant for free distribution...
Court orders to seize ex-minister Sadhan’s tax records
City Desk : Former food minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder’s tax records have been ordered to be seized by a court. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge...
CA holds talks with German minister
City Desk : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday held a meeting with Wolfgang Schmidt, Head of the Federal Chancellery and Federal Minister for...
DMP to ensure robust security measures for Ekushey Book Fair
City Desk : Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sazzat Ali on Wednesday said necessary security arrangements have been planned for holding the Amar...
Cultural show marking Chinese New Year held
City Desk : Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen, along with his spouse Li Yu, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Director...
Stranded workers sit-in-prog halts traffic at Karwan Bazar
City Desk : Vehicular movement at Karwan Bazar remained suspended for nearly three hours as a group of stranded migrant workers staged demonstration demanding government...