Land management across Bangladesh is set to be fully digitized as it is a key priority for the government, announced Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar today (February 17).  He made the announcement while speaking at the end of the first working session on the second day of the

Dhaka has been ranked the fourth most polluted city globally among 125 cities, according to the latest air quality data. As of 10:20 am on Monday (February 17), the city recorded an air quality index of 190 on the IQ Air scale, placing it in the "unhealthy" category. IQ

A Dhaka court today (Feb 17) placed journalist couple Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed on a five-day remand in connection with the death of Anowar Hossain Patwari during the mass uprising in Mirpur on August 5, 2024. This marks the total of 14 days that the journalist couple will spend in

As a substantial quantity of food grains will be distributed at highly subsidized rates, and in some cases free of charge, during the holy month of Ramadan, Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have been directed to ensure the orderly implementation of this initiative, said Food Adviser Ali Imam

District Commissioners (DCs) have been directed to bring affluent businessmen and doctors in districts, upazilas, and rural areas under the tax net, Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said on Monday (Feb 17). He said that measures are being introduced to ensure that all doctors and

A collision involving five vehicles on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway in Srinagar Upazila’s Kamarkhola area left at least 20 people injured this morning (Feb 17).  The accident occurred in the Dhaka-bound lane due to dense fog, according to locals. Srinagar Upazila Fire

The longstanding demand for the implementation of the Teesta Master Plan and a fair water-sharing agreement has once again taken center stage, as residents of five northern districts, including Rangpur, rally for their rights.  Various organizations have been advocating for this

Twenty-two rubber workers have been abducted by an alleged armed ethnic group in the Lama Upazila of Chattogram District.  The incident occurred on Saturday (February 15) night in the Murung Jhiripara area of Fasiakhali Union. According to local police and residents, the

Two died from burn injuries after a fire broke out at a house in Gomail, Ashulia. The deceased Suman Rahman, 35, succumbed to injuries today (Feb 16) and his sister, Shiuli Akter, 32, last night. Suman passed away while receiving treatment at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of

The 58th Bishwa Ijtema concluded on Sunday (February 16) with the Akheri Munajat at the banks of the Turag River in Tongi.  Millions of devotees from home and abroad joined the final prayers, which began at 12:37 pm. The Akheri Munajat was conducted by Maulana Yusuf bin Saad,

Two friends lost their lives after a dump truck hit their motorcycle in Shibchar, Madaripur.  The accident happened around 11:30 pm on Saturday (February 15) at Purbo Sannyasirchar on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway link road. The deceased were identified as Limon Bepari, 21, son

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus today (Feb 16) instructed deputy commissioners (DCs) to strictly uphold law and order while enhancing market monitoring across the country. He said: “Maintaining law and order is the government’s top priority, and DCs must ensure there are

Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus today (Feb 16) directed all district administrators to inform the public that police verification is no longer necessary for obtaining passports. He said that the required legal framework has already been approved, but due to a lack of awareness, many

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,