Youth critically injured being shot at by unidentified attackers in Dhaka
A youth, said to be a leader of Juba Dal, sustained critical injuries after being shot by unidentified attackers in the capital鈥檚 Hatirjheel area on late Saturday night...
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Youth dies after falling from five-storey building in Dhaka
A 35-year-old man died after reportedly falling from a five-storey building in the capital鈥檚 Khilgaon area on Saturday night...
Dhaka again becomes most polluted city on Sunday morning
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 176 at about 9:30am on Sunday morning...
DSCC conducts cleaning drive on highway from Jatrabari-Signboard
The Dhaka South City Corporation on Saturday conducted a special cleaning operation on the highway from Jatrabari to Signboard, and from Jatrabari to Staff Quarter via Kazla in the capital...
Furryghor opens a new chapter for pet lovers in Dhaka
In a bustling city like Dhaka with its densely populated neighbourhoods, many residents raise pets鈥攑articularly cats and dogs鈥攁s companions. Challenges, however, arise when pet owners need to travel, making it difficult to find a safe place for their furry friends.
Photographs depict Dhaka鈥檚 endangered nature
A seven-day exhibition of photographs depicting Dhaka鈥檚 endangered environment and nature by photojournalist Sony Ramani began at the National Art Gallery-1 of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy at Segunbagicha in the capital on Saturday...
Dhaka Polytechnic Institute鈥檚 nameplate covered in red cloth
In a strong protest against the attack on polytechnic students in Cumilla, students at Dhaka Polytechnic Institute covered the institution鈥檚 nameplate with a red cloth and held a human chain on Saturday...
Dhaka becomes most polluted city with AQI score of 173
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 173 at about 9:00am on Saturday...
Rubel-ton led Partex to win
Rubel Mia鈥檚 hundred led Partex Sporting Club to a 19-run win over the Shinepukur Cricket Club in the Relegation League of the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Friday.聽
AL holds processions in Dhaka demanding Yunus鈥檚 resignation
Leaders and activists of Awami League on Friday morning brought out two protest processions at Jatrabari and Uttara in Dhaka city, demanding interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to resign.聽
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers likely
Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Friday forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over the country for the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today.
Dhaka鈥檚 air quality continues to be 鈥榰nhealthy鈥�
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 161 at 9:25am on Friday morning.
Shadow probe body formed to identify July Uprising attackers
A group of students has formed a 35-member shadow investigation committee to identify those directly and indirectly involved in the attacks on Dhaka University students during the July Uprising between July 15 and August 5, 2024.
Sahela Parveen made Dhaka Polytechnic鈥檚 principal
Sahela Parveen has been appointed principal of Dhaka Polytechnic Institute under the technical and madrassah education division of the ministry of education...
RMG workers block highway for salary, festival allowance
Readymade garment workers on Thursday blocked Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in the Jaina Bazar area under Sripur upazila in the district demanding their salaries for the month of March and festival allowances for Eid-ul-fitr celebrated across the country on March 31...
Abahani back on top
Abahani Limited returned to the top of the table as they beat Agrani Bank Cricket Club by four wickets in DLS method in their opening match of the Super League of the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at the BKSP-3 on Thursday.
US team visiting Bangladesh inquires about reforms, polls, Rohingyas
The visiting US delegation led by deputy assistant secretary at the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Nicole Ann Chulick on Thursday enquired about the Bangladesh interim government鈥檚 views about the Rohingya crisis and...
Dhaka south AL leader Murad arrested
A team of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police鈥檚 Detective Branch arrested former Awami League Dhaka south city unit general secretary Shah Alam Murad in the Uttara area in the capital Dhaka on Thursday....
Youth jailed for 10 years for raping child
A Dhaka court on Thursday convicted and sentenced Md Nasir, 25, to 10-year imprisonment in a case lodged for raping a six-year-old girl in the south Munshihati area of suburban Kamrangirchar in 2021....
Japanese envoy visits health centre for Rohingyas
Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, visited the Hakimpara Primary Healthcare Centre on Thursday to observe services, supported by medical equipment provided through the Japanese embassy under the grant assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects...
Arav Khan, 7 others jailed for life in SB officer murder case
The Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge鈥檚 Court on Thursday sentenced gold trader Robiul Islam alias Arav Khan, his wife, and six of their associates to life term imprisonment for the murder of Special Branch inspector Mamun Imran Khan in 2018...
BMD predicts rains across Bangladesh in next 24 hours
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thunder showers in all divisions, including Dhaka, of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Thursday...
Dhaka becomes most polluted city with AQI score of 183
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 183 at 9:25am on Thursday morning...
Francophonie Film Festival 2025 under way in Dhaka
A ten-day film festival titled Francophonie Film Festival 2025 featuring French language films from different countries is under way at Alliance Fran莽aise Dhaka...
DNCC evicts 400 shops from roads, footpaths
The Dhaka North City Corporation, in separate drives in the capital鈥檚 Agargaon and Uttara areas on Wednesday, evicted about 400 illegal shops that had been set up occupying footpaths and roads...
Chhatra Odhikar Parishad demands DUCSU polls by June
The Chhatra Odhikar Parishad on Wednesday demanded that the Dhaka University authorities announce a specific timeframe for Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union elections by May and hold an 鈥榓cceptable, participatory, and competitive鈥� election by June...
Shabnam Huq鈥檚 25th death anniv today
Today is the 25th death anniversary of Shabnam Huq, wife of Arham Masudul Huq, former chief executive officer of Dhaka Bank Foundation, said a press release...
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
Country鈥檚 both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange on Wednesday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities...
Unplanned housing and consequences
HOW often do residents of Dhaka look up at the sky? Our view of the sky is limited due to the presence of high-rise buildings. Buildings with a narrow gap between adjacent buildings, no setback or open space, poor piling, and cheap and brittle materials have covered the capital city. Dhaka is one of the most densely populated cities in the world, home to over 21 million...
DPL Super League starts today
The teams will have to face a different kind of challenge of coping up without their several key players due to national duty as the Super League of the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League starts today...