Long queues seen at Agargaon station as metro rail opens to public
Long queues were seen at the Agargaon metro rail station on Thursday (December 29, 2022) morning as the service was opened to public a day after inauguration. Hundreds of…
Dhaka’s air quality still ‘very unhealthy’ as it ranks 2nd worst polluted city
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'very unhealthy' zone on Thursday morning. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 2:18 at 08:45 am, the metropolis ranked…
Housing loans on the up as more consumers desire to own property
Banks and financial institutions in Bangladesh are offering long-term housing loans to customers, creating opportunities to become owners of property. Some institutions are even approving loans within 48 hours…
Number of flights canceled by Southwest Airlines is growing
Travelers who counted on Southwest Airlines to get them home suffered another wave of canceled flights Wednesday, and pressure grew on the federal government to help customers get reimbursed for…
Voting to 5 municipalities, 66 union parishads underway
Voting in five municipalities and 66 union parishads began on Thursday morning. The five municipalities are—Bagha in Rajshahi, Birol in Dinajpur, Boda in Panchagarh, Alfadanga in Faridpur and Banpara…
2 Bangladeshis shot dead in BSF firing in Lalmonirhat
Two Bangladeshi nationals were shot dead allegedly by members of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Dolpara border in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat district early Thursday, a Bangladeshi official…
5 Exciting BBQ and Grilling Recipes for New Year’s Eve
Who doesn’t like to celebrate special occasions like new year's eve with exciting recipes? Barbeque grilling recipes are always famous for celebrations, especially New Year parties. The new year celebration…
Ferry services on Daulatdia-Paturia resume after 7 hrs
The ferry services on Daulatdia-Paturia route resumed on Thursday after seven hours of disruption caused by dense fog. Mohiuddin Russel, Manager of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Aricha…