March 2, 2026

Nahid Expresses Shock Over Khamenei’s Killing, Urges Restraint

Dhaka: Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party, expressed shock and sorrow over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an airstrike carried out by joint US-Israeli forces on Sunday.

According to United Ne…

Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi to Stay Open Amid Safety Concerns

Abu dhabi: The Bangladesh Embassy in Abu Dhabi will remain open on Monday, but Bangladeshi citizens have been urged to prioritize their safety and stay in secure locations amid the prevailing situation. In a message issued on Sunday night, the Embassy…

Drying Rivers Spur Farming Dreams, Worries Fishermen in Kurigram

Kurigram: The once-turbulent Dharla and Baromasia rivers in northern Bangladesh have quietened, leaving behind scores of new river islands, or ‘chars,’ now turning green with crops. The transformation has opened new opportunities for farmers but has s…

Air in Dhaka ‘Unhealthy’, Global Pollution Ranking Fifth

Dhaka: Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked fifth among the world’s most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 178 at 9:28 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy’, indicating …

No Sign of Fascism Will Exist in Bangladesh: Nahid Islam

Dhaka: National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Md Nahid Islam has declared that fascism will not have any place in Bangladesh. In a recent statement, he emphasized the party’s commitment to eradicating any remnants of authoritarianism from the country.