May 4, 2026

Dhaka’s Air Quality Slips to 4th Worst Globally

Dhaka: Dhaka ranked fourth among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 137 at 08:55 am. The air quality was classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, indicating increased health risks for vul…

Country Reports Highest Single-Day Measles Death Toll

Dhaka: The country on Monday recorded 17 deaths from measles and similar symptoms, marking the highest single-day toll since the outbreak began in March this year. Of these, two deaths were confirmed as measles-related, while the remaining 15 were cla…

Rampal Thermal Power Plant Sets New Record in Power Generation

Dhaka: Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant of the Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Limited (BIFPCL) in Rampal: has set a national record in power generation.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the company generated 760 million units o…

Female MPs to Play Key Role in Parliament, Says Fakhrul

Dhaka: BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today expressed hope that the party’s female MPs elected to the reserved seats will fulfill their responsibilities appropriately…

Film Plays Powerful Role in Shaping People’s Mindset: Swapon

Dhaka: Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasized the transformative power of films during a speech at a festival celebrating the birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. The event took place at the ZahirRaihan A…