Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has ranked third in the world for the worst air quality, with an AQI of 198 on Sunday morning.  This places the city in the "unhealthy" category, posing health risks to residents. This indicates a health risk to residents, according

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours starting from 9 am today (Feb 16). According to the BMD, the weather will remain mainly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky.  A trough of low pressure lies over

CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers in Dhaka lifted their road blockades on Sunday after the government reversed its decision to enforce a metre-based fare system, which had proposed fines or jail terms for non-compliance. The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) issued a cancellation

The three-day Deputy Commissioner (DC) Conference kicked off this morning (Feb 16) with an inaugural ceremony led by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus at the Shapla Hall of the Chief Adviser’s Office. The conference started around 10:30 am and will feature open discussions between

A five-member delegation, led by Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman, is set to visit Kuwait for a three-day trip starting Sunday, as announced by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday midnight. During the visit, General Waker-Uz-Zaman will hold courtesy

The joint forces arrested 477 people across the country in the last 24 hours under 'Operation Devil Hunt,' the Police Headquarters reported on Saturday afternoon. The Police Headquarters reported that 870 additional people, wanted in various cases, were also apprehended during

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said that the interim government’s efforts would be futile without the necessary reforms to the state structure. Speaking at the first meeting of the National Consensus Commission with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy,

The first meeting of the newly formed National Consensus Commission with political parties commenced this afternoon at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital. A delegation from the BNP, led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, is among the participants, alongside

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours, starting at 9 am tomorrow.  The weather is expected to remain mainly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky. The BMD also predicted light to moderate fog in

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will inaugurate a three-day Deputy Commissioners’ (DC) Conference in Dhaka tomorrow (Feb 16). The event will commence at 10:30 am in the Shapla Hall of the Chief Adviser’s Office (CAO) in Tejgaon.  Following the inauguration,

India expressed its concerns about the situation in Bangladesh during a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. This discussion took place amid strained relations between New Delhi and Dhaka. When asked about rumors surrounding the change

Lahore, Pakistan, recorded the highest air pollution levels in the world today, topping the global Air Quality Index (AQI) with a score of 204. Meanwhile, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, ranked third. According to Switzerland-based air quality monitoring company IQAir, Dhaka’s

The inaugural meeting of the National Consensus Commission with political parties is set to begin today (Feb 15). Chief Adviser and Commission Chairman Professor Muhammad Yunus will preside over the session. According to sources from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing,

The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of forgiveness, was observed across the country with deep religious devotion and fervour. To mark the occasion, the Islamic Foundation (IF) organized various programs at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. As part of the initiative, religious

The Anti-discrimination Student Movement organized a coffin procession at Dhaka University (DU) today, demanding a ban on the ruling Awami League party.  The procession featured a coffin carrying the body of Md Hasan, 19, who went missing during protests on August 5, 2024. 

A two-day workshop on the activation of Village Courts and Union Legal Aid Committees will take place on February 25 and 26 at Seagull Hotel in Cox's Bazar district.  The event is organized by the National Legal Aid Services Organization. The workshop aims to bring together

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus returned to Dhaka this evening, concluding his brief visit to the UAE, where he attended the World Governments Summit (WGS) and participated in various side events in Dubai.  An Emirates Airways commercial flight carrying Prof. Yunus and his

Two people were killed and another was injured after an autorickshaw collided with a three-wheeler in Mymensingh's Bhaluka. The incident happened around 10:30am on Friday (Feb 14). The deceased were identified as Monir Hossain, 40, and Md Hamid, 30.  The injured Md

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light rain or drizzle in one or two places over Barishal, Chittagong, and Sylhet divisions on Friday.  The rest of the country is expected to experience mainly dry weather with a partly cloudy sky.  A weak

Bangladesh's Chief Advisor (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus and Elon Musk, American entrepreneur on Thursday held an extensive video discussion. While talking both discussed to explore potential collaborations and advance the rollout of Starlink satellite internet in Bangladesh.