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Dhaka ranks 78th in air quality

Dhaka ranked 78th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an air quality index (AQI) score of 55 at 9:14 am. Chinas Wuhan, Pakistans Lahore and Vietnams Hanoi occupied the first three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 226, 211 and 188, respectively, reports UNB....

Foreign Adviser off to Turkey to attend ADF

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today (April 10) left for Turkey to attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF). The ADF 2025 will take place on April 11-13 in Antalya with the theme, Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World, under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and hosted...

Changi Airport named world's best airport again in 2025

Changi Airport regains the title of worlds best airport in 2025, according to Skytraxs World Airport Awards, surpassing Qatars Hamad International Airport, which held the top spot in 2024. It is the 13th time it has nabbed the No. 1 spot, a record in the history of the awards that started in...

Youngone Chairman Kihak Sung receives lifetime award from CA

Kihak Sung, chairman of Youngone Corporation and a pioneer in Bangladeshs readymade garments (RMG) and textile sectors, who first came to the country in the mid-1990s, has been honoured with a lifetime honorary award for his outstanding contributions to the industry. Chief Adviser Professor...

Dhaka faces consecutive days of ‘moderate’ air quality

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 59th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 59 at 9:16am this morning. The air was classified as moderate, according to the AQI index. Such air quality continued for the second consecutive day on...

Dermatologist explains why oiling hair before wash is wrong

In a recent podcast, Indian dermatologist Dr. Rashmi Shetty shared why applying oil to a dirty scalp before washing hair is bad for scalp health. Although oiling has long been a part of haircare, experts like Dr. Shetty and hairstylists now recommend doing it the right way. Dr. Shetty...

Dhaka's air quality remains ‘moderate’

Dhaka ranked 28th on the list of cities with the worst air quality, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 90 at 10:37 am on Tuesday morning. The days air quality was classified as moderate, according to the AQI index. Nepals Kathmandu, Indias Delhi, Vietnams Hanoi, and Pakistans...

Protect your hair this summer from beach water

Summer means beach days, but while the cool sea water offers relief from the heat, it can harm your hair. Chlorinated saltwater can leave hair dry, brittle, and prone to damage. Indian dermatologist Dr. BL Jangid offers some expert tips to protect your hair this season. Wear a shower cap A...

Dhaka's dwellers breathe "moderate" air quality today

Dhakas air quality turned moderate and ranked 19th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 93 at 9:00 am on Monday. Indias Delhi, Nepals Kathmandu and Pakistans Lahore and occupied the first, second and third spots in the list, with AQI scores of 280, 233 and 221,...

Bangladesh remains steadfast to prevent human trafficking

Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd) on Sunday categorically said Bangladesh remains steadfast in its commitment to prevent human trafficking, reports BSS. The adviser reiterated the commitment while addressing as the chief guest at the third meeting of the...

Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ this morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 151 at 8:50 am on Sunday, reports UNB. Todays air was classified as unhealthy, referring to a growing health threat to residents, according to the AQI index....

There is no other place like Bangladesh where communal harmony thrives: Home Advisor

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has praised Bangladeshs unique communal harmony, stressing that the country stands out globally in this regard. Speaking at the Langalband Maha Ashtami bathing festival in Narayanganj on Saturday, he stated, There is no...

Dhaka ranks 9th in global cities with worst air quality

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the ninth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 152 on Saturday morning. The air was classified as unhealthy, referring to a health risk to residents, according to the AQI index, reports UNB. Nepals...

Extortion fuels unrest in CHT: Home Adviser

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam has identified widespread extortion as the primary driver of ongoing unrest in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), reports UNB. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Sector Headquarters in Rangamati on Thursday...

Dhaka ranks 15th for worst air quality today

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the 15th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 110 at 9:09 am on Thursday. The air was classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, referring to a health risk to residents, according to the AQI index,...

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked fourteen on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 118 at 9:35am on Wednesday. The air was classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI...

Yemeni forces attack US aircraft carrier with missiles

The Yemeni Armed Forces said that they have carried out a new operation against the United States, targeting an aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea for the third time in the past 24 hours. In a statement on Tuesday is said that in retaliation to the American aggression against...

Dhaka’s air quality ‘tolerable’ today

Dhaka, the heavily populated capital of Bangladesh, was ranked 14th out of 124 cities globally for air pollution on Tuesday, with Kathmandu, Nepal, taking the top spot. According to Swiss-based air quality monitoring organization IQ Air, Dhaka recorded an air quality index score of 98 at 11 am...

Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy' despite reduced traffic during Eid

Although traffic has significantly reduced and fewer people are out in Dhaka for celebrating Eid, the citys air quality continues to remain in the unhealthy range. Despite the drop in daily activity, Dhaka has ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 154...

Dhaka's air quality hits 4th worst in the world today

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 158 on Saturday morning. The air was classified as unhealthy, referring to a health risk to residents, according to the AQI index. Nepals Kathmandu,...

VOA journalists receive career support from Press Freedom Center

In the aftermath of the Trump Administrations decision to end federal grant funding to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Voice of America (VOA) journalists faced unexpected layoffs and a sudden shutdown of operations. On Friday, however, more than 200 VOA staff members received a valuable career...

Dhaka’s air quality gradually improves as people leave the city

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 11th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 144 at 10:10am on Thursday. The air was classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index,...

Rizwana for regional collaboration to tackle cross-border air pollution

Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan underscored the need for a regional approach, as 35 percent of Bangladeshs air pollution originates from neighbouring countries. If our neighbours are suffering from poor air quality, it is in their best interest to act. We must move beyond political...

Yemeni forces hit Israeli airport, US aircraft carrier

The Yemeni Armed Forces have said they carried out more anti-Israel and anti-US operations in retaliation for aggression against the Gaza Strip and Yemen. Army spokesman Yahya Saree said on Monday night the Yemeni missile force targeted Israels Ben Gurion Airport in the occupied Yaffa region...

Boost hair growth naturally with iron-rich foods

Iron is vital for hair growth, as it helps produce hemoglobin, which supplies oxygen to hair follicles. Iron deficiency can cause hair thinning and loss. To boost hair growth naturally, include these iron-rich foods in your diet. Spinach Spinach is a powerhouse of nutrients, including iron,...

15 directives issued to ensure safety ahead of Eid

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued 15 directives, including increasing patrols by the Army, BGB, Police and RAB, ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. To ensure the overall law and order situation and security during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, as well as to make the travel of people heading...

‘No autocrat to return in future’

BNP Joint Secretary General Khairul Kabir Khokon said that no autocrat will come back to the country in future for looting peoples wealth, reports BSS. He made the statement on Monday while addressing the Eid gift distribution ceremony at Taroa Kabul Shah Majar ground of Narsingdi municipality...

Imams, Muezzins receive interest-free microloans, financial aid

The Ministry of Religious Affairs is providing interest-free microloans and financial assistance to imams and muezzins across the country from Imam-Muezzin Welfare Trust, reports UNB. These loans and financial aid are being offered to those who have received training at the Imam Training Academy...