Dhaka鈥檚 air again turns 鈥榰nhealthy鈥� with AQI score of 169
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 169 at about 9:35am on Wednesday...
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Another political party launched聽
Another new political party called 鈥楤angladesh Swaraj Party鈥� was launched in the country on Tuesday.
UGC working to meet new generation鈥檚 expectations: chair
The chairman of Bangladesh University Grants Commission Professor SMA Faiz on Tuesday said that the UGC was working as a supporting organisation of the country鈥檚 higher education institutions to fulfil the expectations of the young generation of the new Bangladesh.
3F4D reduces arsenic in rice, finds BAU research
A new study, led by researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University under the JICA-GoB Funded Safe and Nutritious Rice project, found that a modified intermittent irrigation method known as 3F4D significantly reduced the level of inorganic arsenic in rice.
Unico Hospital holds nursing workshop
Unico Hospital conducted a national level nursing workshop on patient safety at the hospital premises in Dhaka on Sunday.
Bangladesh, Italy sign MoU to address irregular migration
Bangladesh and Italy on Tuesday reached a deal to address 鈥榠rregular migration鈥� more effectively through joint efforts and make ways for further cooperation in areas of mutual interests...
Form monitoring body to stop Sitalakhya pollution: HC
The High Court on Tuesday directed the chairman of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority to form a monitoring committee to prevent industrial waste and polluted water from being discharged into the Sitalakhya River in Narayanganj...
鈥極 Mrityu O Nritya鈥� depicts socio-political instability
A five-day solo art exhibition by artist Mobassir Alam Mazumder began on Tuesday at Biswa Sahitya Kendra Art Gallery in the capital Dhaka...
IUB Career, Networking Day attracts 60 companies
Independent University, Bangladesh held its annual Career and Networking Day on Tuesday, drawing participation from nearly 60 organisations spanning a wide range of industries...
AAUB ranks 18th in international competition
Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh, for the first time, participated in the Design/Build/Fly competition, organised by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics from April 2025 10 to 13 in Arizona, USA, and secured 18th place in the design report and 36th place overall...
JICA, DU arrange 5th JICA chair lecture
Japan International Cooperation Agency and the department of Japanese studies at the University of Dhaka collaborated to organise the 5th JICA chair lecture on the 鈥楬istory and future of nursing in Japan and Bangladesh,鈥� on DU campus Tuesday...
Sustained regulatory action only way to prevent fires
THE fire that broke out in the 15-storey Capital Siraj Centre Shopping Mall on Bayley Road in Dhaka on May 5 is disparaging, especially in the wake of a series of fires that have taken place in recent years. In the incident at hand, no casualties were reported perhaps because of the prompt response of firefighters. The fire broke out in the evening and nine fire engines could...
Current account deficit decreases to $659m
Bangladesh鈥檚 current account deficit narrowed significantly in the first nine months of the 2024-25 financial year, mainly due to a robust increase in remittance inflows, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank...
Businesses offer Tk聽550cr for LNG import: Hatem
Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association president Mohammad Hatem said that the industrialist have proposed the government to provide Tk聽550 crore to import liquefied natural gas to address the ongoing gas issues in the country鈥檚 garment and textile sector...
Pvt sector credit growth rises to 7.57pc
The private sector credit growth in Bangladesh increased to 7.57 per cent in March after hitting 21 years鈥� low in the previous month, according to available data...
Satkhira mangoes hit markets
Juicy and delicious fruit mango of Satkhira has started appearing in the local markets on Monday...
UK set to restrict visas for nationalities most likely to claim asylum
Britain鈥檚 Labour government plans to restrict visa applications from nationalities considered most likely to overstay and claim asylum, a government official said Tuesday, as it faces pressure from hard-right populists.
FIFA clears Shamit to represent Bangladesh
Canada-based Bangladeshi footballer Shamit Shome has been cleared by FIFA on Tuesday to represent Bangladesh in international football, confirmed Bangladesh Football Federation vice-president Fahad Karim.
ONE Bank meeting on NIS enactment held
ONE Bank PLC has arranged a stakeholder meeting on implementation of the National Integrity Strategy, said a press release...
Berger to offer EBL cardholders exclusive benefits
Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has signed an agreement with Eastern Bank PLC to offer EBL cardholders exclusive preferential rates and benefits on painting and interior design services, said a press release...
Meghna Bank Shariah body holds meeting
Meghna Bank PLC鈥檚 Shariah supervisory committee on Tuesday held its 13th meeting, said a press release...
Pioneer okays 25pc cash dividend
Pioneer Insurance Company Limited on Tuesday approved 25 per cent cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024, said a press release...
Efforts under way to enhance legal immigration in Italy: adviser
Expatriates鈥� Welfare and Overseas Employment adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said that efforts are under way to expand legal immigration across European countries, including Italy.
Ordinance okayed to scrap 9 CSA provisions
The government on Tuesday approved a draft of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, scrapping nine provisions that were remnants of the much talked about Digital Security Act and Cyber Security Act.
Pulitzers honour coverage of Gaza, Sudan wars, Trump assassination attempt
Coverage of the wars in Gaza and Sudan, and the attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump, dominated the Pulitzer Prizes announced Monday at Columbia University in New York.
Chinmoy Das shown arrested in 4 more cases
Former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran, has been shown arrested in four more cases.
Basic reforms, AL trial must be visible before polls: NCP
The youth-led National Citizen Party on Tuesday, in a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, placed a framework for the basic reforms and announced that it would accept national elections by December or 鈥榓nytime鈥� if...
Two RU students accuse seniors of ragging
Two students at Rajshahi University lodged a complaint against some of their senior fellows, accusing them of causing the complainants physical and mental harassment.
BU students protest, demand VC鈥檚 removal
Barishal University students on Monday staged a protest on the campus demanding the resignation of its vice-chancellor Shuchita Sharmin.
AIUB participates in QS higher edn summit in Kuwait
American International University-Bangladesh has recently participated in the QS Higher Ed Summit: Middle East 2025 in Kuwait.