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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 …

DSE, CSE Rebound Sharply in Early Trading After Previous Slump

Dhaka: Stocks posted a strong rebound in early trading on Monday, with key indices at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) registering significant gains, recovering from the previous session’s steep fall. During …

Two Bangladeshis Killed, Seven Injured in Middle East Attacks

Dhaka: Two Bangladeshi nationals have lost their lives, and seven others have sustained injuries due to missile and drone attacks in different parts of the Middle East.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shared …

‘Robber’ Lynched in Rajshahi; 7 Injured

Rajshahi: A suspected robber was killed in a lynch-mob attack at Chakpalashi village in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi district early Monday. The deceased was identified as Shaheen Ali, 35, son of Akram Ali of Durgapur upazila.

According to United News …

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…

Readers’ Interests Diversify at Amar Ekushey Book Fair

Dhaka: Readers’ interests at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair have become increasingly diverse, with visitors exploring a wide range of subjects beyond traditional literature.

According to United News of Bangladesh, a visit to different stalls at the fair…