Yunus to visit UK in June 10鈥�13
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to depart Dhaka for London on Monday evening, embarking on a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom from June 10 to 13...
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Dhaka becomes 5th most polluted city with AQI score of 139
Though Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has been enjoying vacation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha and witnessing low pressure of vehicles on the streets, it has ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 139 at about 10:20am on Sunday morning...
Eid-ul-Azha celebrated across Bangladesh
Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims, was celebrated across Bangladesh on Saturday with due solemnity and religious fervour...
85pc of sacrificial waste cleared by evening: DNCC
Dhaka North City Corporation removed 85 per cent of sacrificial waste from the northern part of the capital by Saturday evening, according to its administrator Mohammad Ejaz...
Waste to be removed from Dhaka city in 12 hours, hopes Asif Mahmud
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain on Saturday hoped that the two city corporations in Dhaka would be able to remove all the waste within 12 hours...
DSCC, DNCC begin removing sacrificial animal waste
Cleaners of Dhaka South City Corporation and Dhaka North City Corporation have officially began removing waste of sacrificial animals on the first day of Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals of the Muslims.
DMP ensures tight security for Eid-ul-Azha celebration
Stringent, well-coordinated and comprehensive security measures have been taken in the capital to ensure a smooth and safe celebration of Eid-ul-Azha...
Medium-sized cattle in high demand at Dhaka markets
Medium-sized cattle are witnessing the highest demand at Dhaka鈥檚 makeshift markets set up ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, while large, high-priced cows are struggling to attract buyers, traders said.
500 patrol teams deployed to ensure security in Dhaka during Eid: Jahangir
Bangladesh interim government home adviser Lt Gen, retd, Jahangir Alam on Friday said he is 鈥�100 per cent confident鈥� about the security measures taken in Dhaka during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, with 500 patrol teams deployed across the capital.
DIU Astrophysics Centre celebrates 100th anniv of the planetarium show
Daffodil International University Astrophysics Centre celebrated the 100th anniversary of the planetarium show organising an event titled DIUAPC Planetarium Show 2025 at the university in Dhaka.
Zubaida Rahman leaves Dhaka for London
Zubaida Rahman, wife of Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman, left Dhaka for London on Thursday after spending a month in Bangladesh.
12-km tailback on Dhaka-M鈥檚ing highway
A 12-km long tailback has been created on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway stretching from Tongi to Chandana Chowrasta in Gazipur district on Thursday.
Local govt to decide Ishraque鈥檚 mayoral oath: EC
The Election Commission on Wednesday said that its responsibility in the case of Dhaka South City Corporation mayoral matter ended with the issuance of the gazette declaring BNP leader Ishraque Hossain as mayor, replacing Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh to comply with the lower court鈥檚 verdict...
British envoy meets Yunus ahead of UK visit
British high commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Wednesday met chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka, ahead of his official visit to the United Kingdom.
Amari Dhaka introduces Eid-ul-Azha offers
Amari Dhaka is offering Thai cuisines at Amaya food gallery marking Eid-ul-Azha, says a press release.
UN to open rights office in Dhaka soon: resident coordinator
United Nations resident coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis on Wednesday said that the UN would soon open its human rights office in Bangladesh as the process was already finalised...
Metro rail services to remain closed on Eid day
The metro rail services in the capital will remain closed on Eid day, according to an office order of the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited that operates the metro rail services...
Dhaka stocks extend losses
Dhaka鈥檚 stock market slipped further on Tuesday, the third trading day of the week...
Court imposes travel ban on Munni Saha, family
A Dhaka court on Tuesday imposed a travel ban on journalist Munni Saha, her husband Md Kabir Hossain, her mother Appel Rani Saha, and her brothers Topon Kumar Saha and Pronob Kumar Saha in connection with graft allegations.
Dhaka becomes most polluted city with AQI score of 163
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked first on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 163 at 11:30am on Tuesday morning...
Cop killed in road accident in Dhaka
A sub-inspector of Dhaka Metropolitan Police was killed after being hit by a bus in the capital鈥檚 Shahjahanpur area on Monday night...
Budget not friendlier for business as expected: DCCI president
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Taskeen Ahmed in his initial budget reaction on Monday said that the proposed budget is not as much friendlier for businesses and investment expansion as expected by the business community...
Bangladesh interim govt chief stresses unity for nation鈥檚 prosperity
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday stressed maintaining firm national unity to find a path of prosperity for the nation.
Prof Yunus vows to announce July Charter on political consensus
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the July Charter will be announced by reaching consensus with all political parties.
Purana Paltan building catches fire
A fire broke out in a multi-storey building in the capital鈥檚 Purana Paltan area on early Monday, but was brought under control quickly with the efforts of the fire service...
Dhaka Regency offers Eid retreat
Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has invited guests to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha at the hotel and enjoy its special offers under 鈥楨ID Retreat at Dhaka Regency鈥�, says a press release.
China to cooperate with Bangladesh on agriculture, research
Visiting Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao on Sunday said his country was ready to extend cooperation with Bangladesh in trade and commerce, with a particular eye on agriculture, jute, marine fisheries and research.
DSCC remains locked for 14th day
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Ishraque Hossain鈥檚 supporters, mostly members of several Dhaka South City Corporation workers鈥� unions, for the 14th consecutive day on Sunday kept halted operations at the DSCC headquarters, Nagar Bhaban, and the corporation鈥檚 zonal offices, demanding Ishraque鈥檚 swearing-in as the city mayor...
Agrochemical producers demand policy support
Bangladeshi agrochemical producers have called on the government to introduce urgent policy support aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in local production.
Expat鈥檚 microbus robbed
A rented microbus carrying a female expatriate and her family was robbed on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway in Tangail early Saturday...