February 3, 2026

Another Earthquake Jolts Bangladesh

Dhaka: An earthquake was felt again in Dhaka and other parts of the country on Tuesday night.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the quake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck at around 9:34pm (Bangladesh time). The epicentre was located ne…

Illegal Electric Fishing Raises Fresh Fears for Tanguar Haor

Madhyanagar: Fresh allegations of illegal electric fishing in the country’s Tanguar Haor have renewed fears for the future of one of the country’s most ecologically significant wetlands, after fish killed overnight were seen floating on the water the …

NBR Begins Publishing HS Code-Wise Import Data Online

Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has started publishing HS code-wise import data on its website to enhance transparency and improve public access to trade-related information. The initiative follows long-standing demands from young entrepren…

DeepMind’s AlphaGenome Offers New Insight into Human DNA

London: An artificial intelligence model developed by Google’s DeepMind could significantly advance scientists’ understanding of human DNA and accelerate research into genetic diseases, cancer and new medicines, researchers say.

According to United …

Dhaka Tops Global Pollution Chart as AQI Hits 275

Dhaka: Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 275 at 11:19 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indic…

Illegal Arms Factory Busted in Natore; One Arrested

Natore: Members of Bangladesh Army in a drive busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory and arrested a man along with firearms at Bamihal Bazar in Singra upazila of Natore district early Tuesday. The arrestee was identified as Abdullah, 28, son of …