Dhaka is world’s most polluted city
Dhaka has once again topped the list of world cities with the worst air quality. The capital's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 221 at 09:04 am on…
Top 10 Most Exciting Innovations of 2022 in Technology
Every year, tech specialists, engineers and scientists continuously delve into breaking new barriers in innovation and technology. It’s like unsatiated need of humen to surmise the ultimate answer to life…
Economy offers reasons for optimism, even as chronic problems persist
Economists are hopeful that Bangladesh’s economy will regain the growth momentum while reducing inflation and stabilising the exchange rate in the New Year. Despite higher inflation and fluctuating currency…
Mild cold wave sweeps parts of country
A mild cold wave is sweeping Nilphamari, Panchagarh districts and Srimongal and it may abate in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Saturday. Weather may remain dry with temporary…
Fog disrupts ferry services on Daulatdia-Paturia route
Commuters waiting to cross the Padma river had a harrowing time Saturday morning, with the authorities suspending ferry services on the Daulatdia-Paturia route due to dense fog. Mahiuddin Russel,…
3 of a family suffer burns in Dhaka fire
Three members of a family sustained burn injuries in a fire that broke out apparently from gas leakage at a house in the city’s Uttarkhan area on Friday night. …
Barbara Walters, news pioneer and ‘The View’ creator, dies
Barbara Walters, the intrepid interviewer, anchor and program host who blazed the way as the first woman to become a TV news superstar during a career remarkable for its duration…
Sexagenarian man dies after falling from tree in Lalmonirhat
A 66-year-old man died after falling from a tree at Gopalroy in Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat district on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Aynal Haque of the…