September 6, 2025

Savar: The Department of Environment of the Bangladesh government recently declared Savar Upazila, a city in central Bangladesh, a degraded airshed. An analysis of data from the department’s continuous air quality monitoring stations showed that the annual average ambient air quality in Savar was almost three times worse than the national standard.

According to Global Voices, a 2023 study reported the presence of over 200 brick kilns in Savar, which are used to produce bricks for the construction industry. These kilns emit smoke, worsening the air pollution issues. This situation, along with its…

Buddhists Prepare for Madhu Purnima Celebrations Across Bangladesh

Dhaka: The Buddhist community is set to celebrate the Madhu Purnima festival tomorrow, a major religious event observed with devotion and enthusiasm throughout the country. The festival, also known as the Honey Full Moon Festival or Honey-offering Fes…

Two Madrasa Students Electrocuted in Mymensingh Tragedy

Mymensingh: Two madrasa students have been electrocuted this morning while using an electric motor to pump water from a canal for fishing. The tragic incident occurred at Valuka police station in Mymensingh. The deceased were identified as Abdul Momin…

1866 More Crime Suspects Held in 24 Hours

Dhaka: In the ongoing nationwide anti-criminal crackdown, police arrested 1866 more crime suspects in the last 24 hours.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, 1320 of them were netted in previous cases and pending warrants while 546 others were …

Elderly Woman’s Body Found in Bush Hole in Gaibandha

Gaibandha: A body of a 70-year-old woman was recovered from a bush hole at Hasanpara village under Dhaperhat union of Sadullapur upazila here this noon. The deceased is identified as Momtaz Begum, wife of Badsha Munshi of the village.

According to B…

People Must Remain Alert to Protect Water Bodies: Rizwana

Dhaka: Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today urged the people to remain aware and united to protect water bodies. ‘Restoring water bodies is not a difficult task if there is a legal framework, polit…

Five Killed, 20 Injured in Lakshmipur Bus Accident

Lakshmipur: At least five people were killed and 20 others injured when a passenger bus plunged into a canal (‘Khal’) in Lakshmipur early today. The tragic accident occurred around 8:30 am in front of Chandraganj Kafiluddin Degree College, located in …

BCG Apprehends Pirates and Drug Peddler in Sundarbans Crackdown

Khulna: Members of the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) have detained four associates of the notorious pirate group “Chhoto Suman Bahini” in a pre-dawn operation in the Sundarbans. The apprehended individuals, identified as Md. Billal Hossain, Md. Robiul …

Breaking Graves, Burning Bodies Not Teachings of Prophet: Rizvi

Dhaka: BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today stated that actions such as breaking graves and burning bodies contradict the teachings of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him-PBUH). He urged for unity and reflection o…