২৩ ফেব্রুয়ারি, ২০২৫ ০৪:৩২ এর সব খবর

Sunday, 23 February, 2025

বাংলা

Headline

Dhaka tops global air pollution ranking with "unhealthy" air quality

Dhaka has once again topped the global air pollution ranking, with the citys Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 184 at 8:34 am on Saturday, February 22, 2025. This level classifies the air as unhealthy, posing a serious health threat to residents, according to the AQI standards, reports UNB. The...

Turkiye FM Fidan, Chinese counterpart discuss global security concerns

Turkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi held discussions on Thursday at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in South Africa, focusing on bilateral and regional matters, according to sources from Turkiyes foreign ministry. The talks covered the political and...

Bangladesh most credible, influential voice in global climate negotiations: Australia

Kristin Tilley, Australias Ambassador for Climate Change has recognized Bangladeshs efforts and investments in adaptation and mitigation, which positioned Bangladesh as the most credible and influential voice in global climate negotiations, reports UNB. She agreed with Foreign Secretary Md...

Turkish diplomat calls for UN Security Council reform

Reform must begin with the United Nations Security Council to create a fairer world, a Turkish diplomat argued Thursday at a forum in Switzerland; reads a Daily Sabah report. Diplomats, journalists, and academics gathered in Bern for the Stratcom Public Forum: A Fairer World is Possible...

UAE minister urges global action to prevent conflicts, not just resolve them later

The UAEs minister of Cabinet Affairs has called on world governments to shift their focus from solving conflicts to preventing them, urging a rethink of education, economic growth, and social values in the face of rapid technological advancements, reads a Khaleej Times report. Speaking at the...

A great hero of the world is now a guiding light for Bangladesh

He is among the worlds most influential figures, dedicated to addressing global crises. A messenger of peace and an extraordinary individual, he leads a remarkably simple life. Widely regarded as one of the most intelligent and peaceful minds of our time, he remains restrained and modest. The world...

2C climate target declared impossible: Study

Holding long-term global warming to two degrees Celsius the fallback target of the Paris climate accord is now impossible, according to a stark new analysis published by leading scientists. Led by renowned climatologist James Hansen, the paper appears in the journal Environment: Science and...

Asia’s automakers lead decline amid Trump tariffs impact

Shares of Japanese and South Korean automakers, along with their suppliers, plunged on Monday as the region faced a heavy blow from the U.S. President Donald Trumps newly imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, reports Reuters. Despite being anticipated, Trumps tariffs rattled major global...

Dhaka ranks 5th among cities with worst air quality Saturday

At 9:07 AM on Saturday, Dhaka recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 189, placing it fifth among the worlds most polluted cities. Delhi, India, topped the list with an AQI of 216, followed by Phnom Penh, Cambodia (215), Yangon, Myanmar (211), and Kampala, Uganda (205). Dhakas AQI level of 189 falls...

Dhaka's air quality shows slight improvement, now 3rd worst globally

Dhakas air quality has seen a marginal improvement compared to Monday, yet the city remains among the worlds most polluted. Tuesday, Bangladeshs capital ranks third worst globally, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). At 9:16 AM, the AQI readings showed Kolkata at 284, Lahore at 281, Dhaka...

Zelensky says US doesn’t care about EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns about the United States prioritization of Europe, urging European nations to enhance their defense capabilities. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, he emphasized the importance of Europe taking a more proactive...

Dhaka’s listed 3rd worst polluted air globally on Tuesday

Bangladeshs densely populated capital, Dhaka ranked as the city with the third-worst air quality globally, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 244 at 8:50am on Tuesday. Air was classified as very unhealthy on Tuesday, referring to a severe health threat, according to the AQI...

UK central bank's Bailey warns of economic nationalism risks

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has urged global financial leaders, particularly the United States and China, to resist economic nationalism. In a speech released ahead of Donald Trumps inauguration as U.S. president, Bailey emphasized the importance of international cooperation in...

Dhaka's air quality worst globally on Thursday morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 254 at 8:30am on Thursday. The air was classified as very unhealthy, according to the AQI index on Thursday morning, reports UNB. Egypts Cairo, Indias Delhi and Vietnams Hanoi occupied the 2nd, third and...

What Antony Blinken reflects on about America’s role in world as his term as secretary of state ends

With just over a week remaining in his tenure as U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken continues to focus on diplomacy and global alliances. Recently completing what is likely his final international tour, Blinken met with world leaders in Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, and Rome, emphasizing the importance...

6 Bangladeshi scouters shine at Australian Scout Jamboree

Six Bangladeshi expatriate Scout Leaders participated in the 26th Australian National Scout Jamboree, held in Brisbane, Australia, from January 6 to 15. The event brought together Scout delegations from 33 countries, showcasing a spirit of unity and global collaboration. The Bangladesh Scouter...

IMF predicts steady global growth, disinflation for 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects steady global economic growth and ongoing disinflation in 2025, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva revealed ahead of the updated World Economic Outlook release on January 17, reports Reuters. Georgieva highlighted that the U.S. economy is...

Alibaba's AI search engine reaches half million SME users

Alibaba International announced that its AI-powered B2B search engine, Accio, has surpassed 500,000 small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) users since its launch in November 2024. On Monday, the company stated that its leveraging natural language processing Accio enhances search capabilities to...

Antony Blinken calls Ukraine War a defining moment for global order

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken described the Ukraine war as a defining moment for the international rules-based order during an interview on The New York Times The Interview podcast. He warned that allowing Russia to act with impunity would embolden other aggressors and threaten global...

Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh passes away at 92

Senior Congress leader and Indias 13th Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92, following a prolonged illness. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi reported that Dr. Singh was rushed to the emergency ward after losing...

Toyota’s global production declines for 10th month despite rising sales

Toyota Motor Corporation reported its 10th consecutive monthly decline in global production for November, even as sales rose for the second straight month. The Japanese automaker produced 869,230 vehicles worldwide, a 6.2% drop compared to the same month last year and a steeper decline than...

Experts call for diversified exports, investment in human capital to boost global competitiveness

Political and social stability, along with diversified export markets, are key to attracting foreign direct investments (FDI) and ensuring Bangladeshs global competitiveness, experts said on Tuesday at a public lecture at Dhaka. From his extensive experience with the Asian Development Bank...

Apple's chipset shipments grow to 18% globally in Q3

Apples chipset shipments rose to 18% globally in the third quarter of 2024, up from 13% in Q2, following the launch of its A18 chipset. A Counterpoint Research report reveals that the tech giant based in Cupertino, California, recently introduced two chipsets the A18 and A18 Pro, reports the...

Dhaka tops global list with 'very unhealthy' air quality

The overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 281 at 9:07 am on Saturday. Dhakas air was classified as very unhealthy, according to the air quality and pollution city ranking, reports UNB. Pakistans Lahore,...

Global coastal population grows by 26%, new study finds

Mississippi State University Professor Emeritus Arthur G. Cosby, along with a team of U.S.-based researchers, has revealed significant global trends in coastal population growth in a new study published in Scientific Reports-Nature. Using cutting-edge technology from Oak Ridge National Laboratorys...

Dhaka ranked 3rd most polluted city globally on Thursday morning

Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 206 at 9:00 am on Thursday morning. Dhakas air was classified as very unhealthy, according to the air quality and pollution city ranking, reports UNB. Indias Delhi and Pakistans Lahore occupied...

UN calls human rights pillar for positive change

Today, 10 December, marks World Human Rights Day, with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) emphasizing the critical role of human rights in shaping a better future. In a message to observe the day, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk highlighted the enduring...

UN seeks $47 billion in aid for 2025 amid rising global crises

The United Nations asked for $47 billion in aid for 2025 to support about 190 million people facing conflict and hunger on Wednesday,. This comes at a time when this years fundraising has not even reached half of its target, and there are concerns that Western countries, including the US (the...