- Bus plunges into pond in Rangpur: 3 killed, 50 injured
- Tajul resumes old smuggling operations in Kolkata
- EC to review RPO amendments today
- Messi brace buoys Miami in 2-1 MLS victory over New England
- Election could be held before Ramadan: Chief Adviser
- Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff, sets date for copper levy
- Jaker makes big strides in ICC Rankings
- Deadly new Russian drone attack on Kyiv
- BB introduces new policy to boost startup financing and youth employment
- CA mourns loss of lives in Indian bridge collapse
- PSG crush Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final
- SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship Kicks Off in Dhaka Friday
- Yemen sinks another Israel-bound ship in Red Sea
- Linda Yaccarino exit as CEO of Elon Musk’s X
- New Saudi envoy presents credentials to president
- Mobile users to get 1GB free internet on July 18
- 16 senior police officials transferred
- CA directs to complete election preparations by Dec: Press Secretary
- SSC results to be published tomorrow
- Expats to become voters in 5 more countries including US
Dhaka persists with outdated vector control methods despite dengue surge
Despite repeated warnings from experts and a rise in dengue cases, the two city corporations in Dhaka continue to rely on outdated vector management practices, which are led by medical doctors and depend solely on pesticides, with no sign of meaningful reform. Neither the Dhaka South City...
Monsoon keeps Dhaka’s air quality at ‘moderate’ level
Dhaka ranked 30th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 68 at 9:20 am on Wednesday morning. The air was classified as moderate, referring to a light health threat, according to the AQI index. Under the influence of monsoon, the over-populated capitals air quality...
I must have freedom to speak, and so must you: Fakhrul
Many said that nothing would happen here. Thats not true. I am very hopeful. Many things will happen, and we will surely be able to stand proud in Bangladesh, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. He said, There are arguments, debates, and differences of opinion. We believe...
Monsoon brings continues ‘moderate’ air quality in Dhaka
The overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka has ranked 39th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 64 at 9:20 am this morning, reports UNB. Today Dhakas air was classified as moderate, referring to a light health threat, according to the AQI index. Under the...
Stock market soars following Eid holidays
The stock market kicked off on a positive note following the three-day Eid holiday, with both the Dhaka and Chattogram exchanges recording substantial gains in the opening hour of trading on Monday, reports UNB. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark index, DSEX, climbed by 59 points....
Washington views its ties with Dhaka through lenses of trade: Michael Kugelman
The Trump administration has drastically cut foreign aid and has little interest in devoting resources to democracy promotion or nation-building in Bangladesh, said South Asia affairs expert Michael Kugelman, reports UNB. Referring to recent telephone conversations between Chief Adviser Prof...
Algerian Embassy in Dhaka commemorates Independence Day
Remembering martyrs and renewing partnerships, the Embassy of the Peoples Democratic Republic of Algeria in Dhaka celebrated the 63rd Anniversary of its National Independence Day with solemn reverence and festive diplomacy. This year, the inspiring theme is, Our Algeria The Legacy of the Martyrs...
Biman’s Dhaka-Narita flight suspension draws flak
Biman Bangladesh Airlines abrupt suspension of its Dhaka-Narita-Dhaka flights has drawn widespread criticism with aviation experts and expatriates questioning the logic behind shutting down the route despite its long-term potential and existing demand. The decision, effective July 1, has sparked...
Vegetable prices surging across Dhaka as supply drops
Vegetable prices in Dhaka have continued to rise for the past two weeks, straining household budgets and affecting daily sales for market vendors. Most vegetables were selling on Friday between Tk 60 and Tk 80 per kilogram, with some items priced even higher depending on quality and location. In...
Dhaka’s air quality remains ‘moderate’ as monsoon brings gradual improvement
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked 31st among cities with the worst air quality this morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 71 at 9:20 AM. According to the AQI scale, this level is considered moderate, indicating a slight health concern for sensitive individuals...
Final tariff talks between Dhaka, Washington begin today
Bangladesh and the United States are set to hold final negotiations today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) in Washington to reach a resolution on the US-proposed Reciprocal Tariff Agreement, a key issue affecting Bangladeshs largest single-country export market. To attend the high-stakes meeting...
Dhaka’s air quality better than Doha, Riyadh today
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 23th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 81 at 9:04am this morning. Qatars Doha recorded an AQI score of 96, while Saudi Arabias Riyadh posted a score of 91, indicating worse air quality compared to...
Dhaka’s air quality remains moderate
Dhaka ranked 22nd on the list of cities with the worst air quality, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 77 at 9:30am today (Monday). According to the AQI index, Dhakas air was classified as moderate, indicating a minor health concern. This level of air quality has persisted for the past few...
Dhaka University Day to be celebrated July 1
The 105th Dhaka University (DU) Day will be observed on July 1 with the theme, Dhaka University in Building a Non-Discriminatory and Inclusive Society. To mark the occasion, the university authorities have planned a series of elaborate programmes. DU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed...
HSC examinees to be allowed entry from 8:30 am
Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Controller Professor S M Kamal Uddin Hayder has said that HSC examinees will be permitted to enter their respective examination center premises from 8:30 am, aiming to reduce public inconvenience. The center in-charges have been specially...
Dhaka continues tariff negotiations with Washington
Bangladesh has continued its consultations with the United States on finalising the Agreement on Reciprocal Tariff. The latest round of discussions took place on Thursday where the Bangladesh side was led by National Security Advisor Dr. Khalilur Rahman and the US side by US Assistant Trade...
Rashed, Omio clinch belts at Double Horse Knockout Muay Thai Tournament
The Double Horse Knockout Muay Thai Tournament wrapped up with a grand event at the China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka on Friday, June 27, where two Bangladeshi fightersMohammad Rashed and Majedul Reza Omiosecured championship belts for their outstanding performances. Rashed, known as...
Dhaka’s air quality remains ‘moderate’ with AQI score of 60
Dhakas air quality remained in the moderate range on Saturday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 60 recorded at 9:37 AM, according to data from international air monitoring platforms. This reading placed Dhaka 39th on the list of cities worldwide with the poorest air quality. In...
ACC brings out investigation into ex-BB governor Atiur Rahman
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has officially launched an investigation into former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman, focusing on serious allegations of abuse of power, loan fraud, and policy decisions that allegedly weakened the countrys banking sector over the past 15 years. Atiur,...
HSC girl chose her mother—Now she awaits 2nd chance
Anisa Ahmed, a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinee in Dhaka, may be given the opportunity to retake her missed exam after she was unable to attend due to a family medical emergency. The student, enrolled at Dhaka Education Board Laboratory School and College, was forced to take her...
Stocks up on week’s final trading day
Trading at both the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges saw upward momentum on Thursday, the final working day of the week, as key indices rose alongside gains in the majority of listed companies and increased turnover, reports UNB. During the first two hours of trading, the benchmark DSEX...
DNCC approves Tk6,069cr budget for FY26
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has approved a budget of Tk 6,069 crore for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26). The budget was unanimously approved at the 7th corporation meeting of DNCC held at Nagar Bhaban (Gulshan-2) on Thursday, said an official release. The income target in this...
Dhaka’s air quality better than Kuwait City today
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, recorded a moderate Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 66 at 9:16am on Thursday, ranking 38th among cities with the worst air qualitybetter than Kuwait City (ranking 37th). Today Dhakas air was classified as moderate, referring to a light health...
Former CEC Habibul Awal arrested from Moghbazar
Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal was arrested today by members of the Detective Branch (DB) of police from the Moghbazar area of Dhaka. His arrest is the latest in a series of legal actions targeting former election officials. Talebur Rahman, deputy commissioner (media)...
Dhaka’s air quality continues to be ‘moderate’
Dhaka ranked 40th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 64 at 10:20am this (Wednesday) morning. Today, Dhakas air was classified as moderate, referring to a light health threat, according to the AQI index. Such air quality has continued for the past few days,...
Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain reopen airspace; Dhaka-bound flights resume
Commercial flight operations on several Middle Eastern routes from Bangladesh resumed on Tuesday as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and Bahrain reopened their airspace following a temporary suspension amid the prevailing global situation, reports BSS. The airspace of these...
Dhaka’s air quality remains 'moderate' for days
The capital city, Dhaka, ranked 22nd on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 82 at 9:37am this (Tuesday) morning. Todays air was classified as moderate, referring to a light health threat, according to the AQI index. Such air quality has continued for the past few...
Barça Academy Summer Camp kicks off at ISD
Football is back at the International School Dhaka (ISD) as the five-day Barça Academy Summer Camp 2025 has kicked off this Sunday, marking the schools second time hosting the event. Following the success of the Autumn Training Camp in October 2023, this summer camp promises a week of top-tier...