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Monday, 24 March, 2025

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Travel ban imposed on ex-lawmaker Shikhor, wife

A Dhaka court on Sunday issued a travel ban on former Magura-1 lawmaker Saifuzzaman Shikhor and his wife Sima Rahman over graft allegations. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order, allowing a plea of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). ACC Public...

New commuter trains to run on Dhaka-Narsingdi-Bhairab route

Bangladesh Railways will launch a pair of commuter trains on the Dhaka-Narsingdi-Bhairab Bazar-Dhaka route from March 26. Railway Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan will inaugurate the commuter trains at Kamalapur Rail Station in Dhaka by welcoming the Narsingdi Commuter-1 from Bhairab Bazar. The...

Dhaka Regency Offers ‘STAY or DINE & Win Eid Gift’

As the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, Dhaka Regency brings you a spectacular lineup of Eid celebrations. Enjoy exquisite dining, luxurious stays, rejuvenating spa treatments, and irresistible gourmet delightsall designed to make your Eid moments truly memorable with Dhaka Regencys...

Rain, thundershowers likely in 8 divisions including Dhaka: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers in all divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Saturday. Rain or thunder showers or lightning flashes accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two...

Dhaka tops global air quality index with 'very unhealthy' rating

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 221 at 09:01 am on Saturday. The air was classified as very unhealthy, according to the air quality and pollution city ranking, reports UNB. An AQI between 151 and...

Objections to be filed in Arshad’s murder case, court orders

The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Court has ordered the filing of objections against the Police Bureau of Investigations (PBI) final report in the Arshad Waliur Rahman murder case. The decision follows a revision hearing on Thursday, which was led by Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib. The PBI had...

Eid shopping rush, brief rain trigger Dhaka’s traffic

A brief spell of rain coupled with a surge in Eid shoppers caused huge traffic gridlock in parts of the capital. The light rain started at 12:30 pm and lasted for about 30 minutes, reports UNB. Despite its short duration, it worsened traffic conditions in different areas, including...

Gazipur workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for extended Eid vacation

Workers of a readymade garment (RMG) factory on Thursday blocked Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for one and a half hours demanding to extend their vacation by two days on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr. The protest caused severe traffic tailback on the both ends of the highway, causing suffering...

DMP issues 14-point security guideline eyeing Eid vacation

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Wednesday issued a set of 14 directives to ensure overall security in the capital ahead of the Eid ul Fitr and during the Eid vacation, reports BSS. According to a DMP statement, the law enforcement agency formulated the directives to ensure security of...

Dhaka ranks 3rd worst in air quality, health risks to residents

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 189 at 9: 45am on Wednesday. The air was classified as unhealthy, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index, reports UNB. When...

Pakistani band Junoon to bring music hit in Dhaka

After Jaal another popular Pakistani band Junoon is coming to Bangladesh. They will perform at the concert titled Voice of Junoon at the United Convention Center in the capital on 2 May. This concert is being organised by Assen Buzz. Rock fans, brace yourselves! The legendary Ali Azmat, the...

Jamuna Rail Bridge inaugurated; trains to operate at 120 km/h

Bangladeshs largest railway bridge, the much-anticipated Jamuna Rail Bridge, was officially inaugurated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, marking a major milestone in the countrys rail connectivity. With this launch, trains will now travel at speeds of 120 km/h, significantly improving travel between Dhaka...

Dhaka ranked sixth worst in the world for air quality

The city has ranked sixth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 166 at 9: 46 am, according to the air quality index. Indias Delhi, Pakistans Lahore and United Arab Emirates Dubai occupied the first, second, and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 187, 179...

Slight temperature increase expected in Dhaka, weather remains dry

The Meteorological Department has forecast a slight increase in daytime temperatures for Dhaka and its surrounding areas. According to the forecast for the next six hours, starting from 7 am on Tuesday, the weather is expected to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies. In addition, winds...

Dhaka Metro services resume as DMTCL staff call off strike

Metro rail services in Dhaka are running on schedule after employees of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) called off their strike, which began on Monday morning in protest against alleged harassment by MRT police. The strike was triggered by accusations of verbal and physical abuse by...

Dhaka ranks 14th in air pollution with AQI of 105

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked fourteenth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 105 at 8:30 AM on Monday. The air was classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI...

SpaceX discusses over probable Starlink services at Bangladesh’s airports

SpaceX, the parent company of satellite-based internet provider Starlink, has explored the feasibility of introducing its services at Bangladeshs airports. Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Air Vice Marshal Md. Manjur Kabir Bhuiyan met with SpaceX Global Engagement Advisor...

Dhaka Central University to be established with 7 colleges

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has finalized plans to establish Dhaka Central University, set to incorporate seven government colleges from the capital. This decision follows a meeting with a delegation of 32 students at the UGC building in Agargaon on Sunday. In February 2017, these...

Dhaka Gala to kick off today at Westin Dhaka

Following the resounding success of its previous exhibition at Bay Edgewater, Dhaka Gala is set to return with an even bigger and better event at the Westin Dhakas Ballroom 2 and 3. This exclusive two-day exhibition will showcase top brands across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and food industries,...

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive group’ Saturday morning

Dhaka has ranked the 13th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 122 at 9:18 am on Saturday, reports UNB. Saturdays air was classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, referring to a health risk to residents, according to the AQI index. Nepals Kathmandu, the...

RMG workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding bonuses

On Friday morning, workers from a readymade garment factory in Gazipur blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway to demand their 14-point list of grievances, including Eid and production bonuses. The protest disrupted vehicular movement for approximately one and a half hours, lasting until 11:30 AM,...

Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ this morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked tenth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 152 at 9: 50am this morning (March 14, 2025). Todays air was classified as unhealthy, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index....

UN Secretary General arrives in Dhaka

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Dhaka on a four-day visit to Bangladesh. The Rohingya issue is expected to be a priority during his visit. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon. He was welcomed by Foreign Affairs Adviser Towhid...

Dhaka’s air marks ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ today

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked thirteen on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 133 at 10:25am on Thursday. The air was classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI...

Dhaka’s air quality 'unhealthy' on Wednesday

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked second on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 192 at 10:25am this morning. The air was classified as unhealthy, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index. When the AQI...

Young man arrested for assaulting OC, 2 officers at Pallabi Police Station

Abdur Razzaq Fahim was arrested early Tuesday morning for assaulting three police officers, including the officer-in-charge (OC), at Pallabi Police Station, reports UNB. The incident took place around 12:30 am when Fahim arrived at the station, claiming a murder had occurred. OC Nazrul Islam...

Winds in Dhaka may reach 12 kmph, says Meteorological Department

The Meteorological Department has predicted that winds in Dhaka and nearby areas may reach speeds of up to 12 kmph. This forecast was issued for the six-hour period starting at 7 am on Tuesday. The sky may be partly cloudy at times, but dry conditions are expected to prevail. Winds from the west...

Dhaka sees slight rise in temperature, dry conditions persist

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast a slight increase in daytime temperatures for Dhaka and surrounding areas, with mainly dry conditions prevailing. According to the six-hour weather update from 7 a.m. on Monday, the sky may remain temporarily cloudy until noon, but no...