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Thursday, 21 November, 2024

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Dr. Yunus advocates for a country where people hold ultimate power

Chief Advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus emphasized the vision for Bangladeshs future, stating, We want to build Bangladesh from now on in such a way that the people are the source of all power. Through this, Bangladesh will be appreciated in the world as a humane and welfare state. He outlined...

Rickshaw drivers block railway line, disrupt communication with Dhaka

For the second consecutive day, rickshaw drivers have been blocking roads in various parts of the capital in protest against the order to halt the operation of battery-operated rickshaws in the Dhaka metropolitan area. Meanwhile, rickshaw drivers have staged protests on the railway tracks,...

US delegates to reach Dhaka Friday

A United States government-led delegation will arrive in Dhaka on Friday to discuss support to economic resilience, stability, growth, as well as meaningful and quality jobs in Bangladesh, reports UNB. The Nov 22-25 visit underscores the US commitment to improving and advancing economic...

Dhaka’s air fourth worst in the world

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 185 on Thursday morning, reports UNB. Thursdays air was classified as unhealthy, according to the air quality and pollution city ranking. Indias...

Classes at Dhaka and City Colleges suspended on Thursday

To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, the authorities have announced the suspension of classes at Dhaka College today, Thursday. Similarly, classes at City College have also been suspended for the day. A notice issued by the Principals office of Dhaka College on Wednesday night stated that, due...

Armed Forces Day: Traffic restrictions in Dhaka Cantonment today

Vehicular movement in Dhaka Cantonment is restricted Thursday, in observance of Armed Forces Day, reports UNB. According to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the primary road from Shaheed Jahangir Gate to Staff Road will have limited access from 7:00 am to 11:00 am...

10 injured in clashes between Dhaka and City College students

At least 10 people were injured in a violent clash between students of Dhaka College and City College in the Science Lab area on Wednesday afternoon. Four of the injured were immediately taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment. According to witnesses, both groups were armed with...

16 detained in police operation targeting drug trade

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has detained 16 individuals for possession and consumption of drugs in various areas across the capital. The arrests were made during raids carried out across different areas of the capital from 6 am on Tuesday, November 19, to 6 am on Wednesday, November 20....

Auto-rickshaw drivers protest at Dayaganj over High Court ruling

Hundreds of auto-rickshaw drivers staged a protest at the Dayaganj intersection in Dhaka on Wednesday, blocking traffic in response to a recent High Court ruling that ordered the suspension of battery-powered auto-rickshaws in the Dhaka metropolitan area. The protest began around 11:30 a.m. and...

'Dervish' expresses anger, says "You Are Disturbing Us" during search

Prison authorities were left shaken following reports that mobile phones were being used by Salman F. Rahman, the head of Beximco Group and former advisor to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on private industry and investment. In response, officials conducted searches of Salman and other VIP prisoners...

Dhaka ranked 4th most polluted city as AQI levels 'very unhealthy’

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, struggles to breathe as it is ranked the fourth most polluted city in the world. At 9:15 am on Wednesday, Dhakas air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 203, which is classified as very unhealthy, reports UNB. Indias Delhi, Pakistans Lahore and...

Qamrul Islam placed on 8-day remand

Former food minister Qamrul Islam has been placed on an eight-day remand in a case filed over the killing of businessman Abdul Wadud in the Nilkhet area of Dhaka in July, reports Dhaka Tribune. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahmans court issued the order on Tuesday. Earlier, the...

Where is Taqsem now?

Taqsem A Khan, the controversial former managing director of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (DWASA), became a symbol of corruption during the Awami Leagues tenure. Allegations against him include embezzling thousands of crores of taka through abuse of power in various projects. Despite...

Dhaka’s air quality marks ‘very unhealthy’ Tuesday morning

Dhakas air quality was classified as very unhealthy on November 19, 2024. At 08:20 am, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, recorded an air quality index (AQI) score of 246, placing it second on the global list of cities with the poorest air quality,reports UNB. Indias Delhi, Pakistans Lahore,...

Pakistani band Kaavish to make first performance in Dhaka

Pakistani band Kaavish, famous for their soulful songs like Bachpan and Tere Pyar Mein, is all set to perform in Dhaka for the first time. The band, loved in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, is known for mixing semi-classical music with modern sounds. The concert is being organized by Blue Brick...

Titumir College students block Mohakhali Railgate

Rail communication between Dhaka and most of the country has been suspended as students of Titumir College blocked Mohakhali Railgate area of the capital on Monday. The students blocked the tracks as well as the roads at the intersection around 12.00pm, demanding that their college be upgraded...

Dhaka’s air remains ‘very unhealthy’

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 231 at 9am Monday morning, reports UNB. Mondays air was classified as very unhealthy and such air quality continued for the past few days, according to...

27 envoys of European countries to meet Prof Yunus soon in Dhaka

Diplomats representing 27 European countries, stationed in Dhaka and New Delhi, will together meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus soon in a show of support to his interim government and boost economic cooperation with Bangladesh, reports UNB. Never before, 27 ambassadors from the European...

Dhaka-bound int’l flights to land at airports in Sylhet, Ctg in winter

To avoid the winter fog, international flights heading for Dhaka airport can land at airports in Sylhet and Chattogram, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh said Sunday as it seeks to end reliance on foreign airports. Air Vice Marshal Md Monjur Kabir Bhuiyan, chairman of the Civil Aviation...

Two minor boys burned to death in Faridpur

Two minor children on Sunday have been burnt to death as a house caught fire in Faridpurs Bhanga upazila, reports UNB. The deceased, Ismail Munsi, 4, son of Siddiq Munsi, and Yasin Munsi, 3, son of Asad Munsi, were seriously burned in the incident and later succumbed to their injuries while...

Dhaka’s ‘very unhealthy’ air quality persists

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the fourth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 234 at 9am Sunday morning, reports UNB. Sundays air was classified as very unhealthy and such air quality continued for the past few days, according to...

23rd Dhaka Intl Film Festival to mesmerize in January 2025

The Dhaka International Film Festival is dazzling again for its 23rd edition, is set to run over nine days from January 11 to January 19 on 2026. The Rainbow Film Society will present the film festival from January 11 to January 19, under the theme Better Films, Mindful Audiences, and an...

Dhaka seeks Brazilian investment

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has sought Brazilian investment in Bangladesh for stronger economic ties between the South Asian and Latin American nations. I urge you to secure the first investment during your tenure, she told Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias...

Dhaka 3rd most polluted city worldwide this morning

Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 260 at 9:02am on Saturday. Dhakas air was classified as very unhealthy, according to the air quality and pollution city ranking, reports UNB. Indias Delhi and Pakistans Lahore occupied the first...

Ex-MP Tipu sent to jail

A Dhaka court on Friday sent to jail former Barishal-3 lawmaker Golam Kibria Tipu in a case lodged for attacking motorcade of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia in 2018 in the capital, reports BSS. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sharifur Rahman passed the order as police produced Tipu, also a...

Teenager stabbed to death in Hazaribagh

A teenager named Shahdat Hossain Akbar Shanto (17) was stabbed to death near Hazaribagh Park in the capital. The incident occurred on Thursday night (November 14) around 11:30 PM, in front of Giyas Uddins house on the madrasa lane beside Hazaribagh Park. Shanto, who had been receiving...

Special committee formed to review political activities on DU campus

A special committee has been established to provide recommendations and guidance to the university administration on the nature and extent of political activities at Dhaka University. This initiative is in response to a directive from the universitys Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr Niaz Ahmad...

JCD DU announces full committee

A 242-member committee for the Dhaka University (DU) wing of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has been announced. On Thursday, Md. Jahangir Alam, the partys office secretary, confirmed it through a press release. The press release stated, With the approval of the central JCD...