Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, has been ranked as the city with the third-worst air quality globally, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 244 at 8:50 am on Tuesday, marking the air as "very unhealthy" and posing a severe health risk.  The AQI scale ranges

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather with a temporary partly cloudy sky across the country. Moderate to thick fog is expected in northern areas, while light to moderate fog will occur elsewhere during the night and early morning hours. The BMD also

Three teenagers were killed in a tragic collision between a motorbike and a truck at Sheikhchilan in Lalpur upazila, Natore, on Tuesday afternoon.  Lalpur police station Officer-in-Charge Md Nuruzzaman confirmed the matter.  The incident occurred around 12:30 pm when the

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a bilateral meeting in Beijing on Tuesday (January 21). Although the meeting took place in the morning, details of the discussions have not yet been disclosed. Touhid Hossain arrived in China on

Around 300 expatriates, including many bound for Saudi Arabia, blocked the road in Dhaka’s Panthapath area today (January 21) after failing to receive mandatory vaccinations. They gathered in front of Square Hospital at 10:30 am, frustrated over the unavailability of vaccines

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that 14 February will be the deadline for Hajj affairs offices in various countries to finalize their contracts for services related to this year’s Hajj season. The ministry said that these contracts must be completed through the Nusuk

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus left Dhaka for Davos, Switzerland, early this morning on a four-day official visit to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting. Prof. Yunus and his delegation boarded an Emirates flight that departed from Hazrat Shahjalal

Chief Adviser Prof Yunus today (Jan 20) extended greetings to Donald Trump as he is set to be sworn-in for a second term as president of the United States of America (USA) within few hours in Washington DC.   “Chief Adviser (Prof Yunus) had sent a congratulatory message to

The government has decided to equip the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) with sound grenades and tear gas canisters, aligning with the weaponry already used by their Indian counterparts, Home Affairs Adviser Retired Lt. Gen. Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced today. “We have

The authorities of Bhorer Kagoj, a leading Bengali newspaper, have announced its closure following demands from journalists for unpaid wages and other benefits. A notice was posted at the newspaper’s office in Dhaka’s Mouchak area, stating that the shutdown would take

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain left Dhaka for China today (Jan 20) on his first bilateral official visit, aiming to deepen Dhaka-Beijing relations. The five-day trip will focus on key issues, including reducing loan interest rates, enhancing hydrological data exchange, strengthening

The government today (Jan 20) suspended the results of 193 candidates who passed the MBBS admission test through the quota system. Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) Director General Prof Nazmul Hosain confirmed the matter. According to him, the verification of 193

The newly appointed Chargé d’Affaires of the US Embassy in Bangladesh, Tracey Ann Jacobson, reiterated Washington’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s Interim Government on key issues, including development and counter-terrorism. “We stand ready to

The government will take action against foreigners who stay in Bangladesh illegally after January 31, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (retd) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today (Jan 20). He also said that action will be taken not only against illegal foreigners but also against the

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted dry weather across the country for the next 24 hours, starting this morning. "Weather may remain dry with a temporarily partly cloudy sky over the country," said the forecast issued at 9 am today. The ridge of

The government has decided to introduce new uniforms for the police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and Ansar and VDP (Village Defence Party). The decision on uniform colours was made during a meeting of the Law and Order Advisory Committee at the Secretariat on Monday, according to

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman described Shaheed Asad as an unforgettable figure in Bengali’s movement for autonomy and democracy. In a message marking Shaheed Asad Day, Rahman highlighted Asad’s fearless sacrifice, saying that he laid down his life on the streets to

A group of British MPs has withdrawn a controversial report on Bangladesh following complaints that it was biased in favor of the ousted government of Sheikh Hasina.  The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Commonwealth had released the report last November, which

The Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police arrested former MP Mustafa Jalal Mohiuddin from Dhaka-7 constituency. Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman, a spokesperson for the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, confirmed the matter. According to him, Mohiuddin was taken into custody from

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, has assured that China is actively working on resolving the Teesta multipurpose project and remains optimistic about its resolution. Speaking to reporters after meeting Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign