January 27, 2026

No Decision Yet on Implementing Proposed Pay Scale: Energy Adviser

Dhaka: The interim government has not taken any decision to implement the proposed new pay scale for government employees although it approved the report of the latest Pay Commission, said Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Ka…

Army Chief Visits Rangpur Ahead of National Election

Rangpur: Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman visited Rangpur on Tuesday to review security arrangements and troop activities under the ‘In Aid to the Civil Power’ operation ahead of the national election.

According to United News of Banglad…

Stay United Like in 1971 to Ensure BNP’s Victory: Tarique Rahman

Mymensingh: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today urged all to stay united like in 1971 to ensure the BNP’s victory in the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad polls slated for February 12. ‘To build the desired Bangladesh, there will be only slogan and that is-w…

RAB Raids Gazipur Fake Currency Factory, Arrests Three

Gazipur: Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested three people after raiding an illegal counterfeit currency factory in Gazipur on Monday. Acting on a tip-off, the RAB personnel raided a rented house in the Bonomala area of Tongi, where the fac…

Dhaka’s Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Very Unhealthy’ Levels

Dhaka: Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 225 at 9:03 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicat…