Dhaka: Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 18th among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 82 at 08:50 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘moderate,’ indicating …
Moscow: In a major escalation in the Gulf: the United States military struck Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, using multiple 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) ‘bunker-buster’ bombs to target hardened installations that threatened inter…
Bogura: Three people were burned to death and nine others suffered burn injuries after the gas cylinder of a microbus exploded on Dhaka-Bogura highway at Sonka in Sherpur upazila of Bogura district.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the deceas…
Bogura: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday directed the local administration to take necessary steps to minimise damage and reduce the suffering of passengers after a train carrying Eid holidaymakers derailed in Santahar of Bogura. ‘The Prime …
Chattogram: At least five Dhaka-bound flights, including two international services, were diverted to Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram today due to adverse weather conditions, according to airport authorities.
According to Bangladesh …
Khulna: Initiatives are set to be undertaken to develop all markets in Khulna city with modern facilities, as announced by Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Administrator Nazrul Islam Manju. He outlined this plan during a series of daylong visits to vario…
Rajshahi: Sanitation workers of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), who work tirelessly to keep the city clean and orderly, are celebrating after receiving an Eid bonus for the first time. Known for its cleanliness, Rajshahi owes much of its reputation t…
Patuakhali: In a humanitarian effort to spread Eid joy among underprivileged communities, Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud distributed sarees among 700 destitute women in Baufal upazila of Patuakhali on Wednesday. The distribution ce…
Dhaka: On the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, Maulana Mamunul Haque, Amir of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, and Maulana Jalaluddin Ahmed, Secretary General, have extended their heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the people of Bangladesh and the g…