Dhaka ranks 27th among world’s most polluted cities
Dhaka ranked 27th among the world’s most polluted cities on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 84 at 11:06am. According to...
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UN warns Ebola burial practices
The movement of Ebola victims’ bodies between different parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo is increasing the risk of the virus spreading to new...
Measles-linked deaths rise to 780
Bangladesh has reported another death linked to measles-like symptoms, taking the total number of deaths from confirmed measles and related symptoms to 780 since March...
RMG exports to EU slump 19pc in Jan-May
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU) slumped by 18.89 percent year-on-year to €7.28 billion ($8.33 billion) in the first five months of 2026...
Flood victims to get support until full rehabilitation
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Friday said government relief and rehabilitation support for flood-affected people would continue until their full rehabilitation...
BD renews urban resilience pledge at UN
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to building inclusive, affordable, climate-resilient and sustainable cities, with State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahammad Sohel Monzoor outlining...
Walton Cables holds dealers confece in Sreemangal
Walton Cables brought together more than 300 dealers and sales representatives from across Bangladesh at its Annual Dealers Conference 2026 in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar. Held under...
Dumuria canals dredged, but main rivers left silted
Authorities have spent millions of taka dredging canals in Khulna’s Dumuria upazila while two heavily silted rivers—widely blamed for the area’s recurring waterlogging—remain largely neglected,...
BD’s talented youth need our support
Bangladesh has no shortage of talented young people, but many of them face major challenges at an early age, including financial difficulties, family responsibilities and...
Operates 25 aircrafts, across 20 routes
The US-Bangla Airlines on Friday completed 12 years of operations, entering its 13th year with a 25-aircraft fleet, services to 20 domestic and international destinations...
Shilpakala reschedules Runa Laila tribute prog with flood relief initiative
A special event to honour legendary singer Runa Laila, originally scheduled to be held on July 18 at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the capital,...