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Ekushey Boi Mela Struggles with Low Turnout Amid Ramadan and Heat

Dhaka: Amar Ekushey Boi Mela, the beloved cultural festival of Bengalis, continued for the seventh day on the premises of Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital. However, the fair has yet to gain full momentum, with a comparatively low tur…

BGB on High Alert to Stop Fuel Smuggling

Dhaka: In light of the prevailing global energy situation, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified surveillance and strengthened patrol operations along the country’s borders to prevent the smuggling of fuel oil. ‘Due to the ongoing global e…

Dhaka Air Turns Deadly, Ranks Highest in Global Pollution

Dhaka: Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 315 at 08:53 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘Hazardous’, indicati…