Bangladesh
Dhaka's air most polluted in the world today
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
PM for saving rivers to protect country
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the rivers must be saved to protect Bangladesh
Cyclone Michaung: Maritime ports advised to hoist distant warning signal No 2
Cyclonic Storm Michaung over southwest Bay and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards and now lies over west central Bay of Bengal and adjoining area
Promotion of 6 officials: IG prison, home secy apologises for violating SC order
Inspector General of Prisons ASM Anisul Haque and Home Secretary (Security Service Division) Abdullah Al Masud Chowdhury today apologised unconditionally to the Supreme Court for violating its directive to promote six prison officials to posts of senior jail superintendent
'Explain why Jubo Dal leader's treatment in bar fetter isn't illegal'
The High Court today questioned the legality of law enforcers' action of keeping Jashore's Jubo Dal leader Md Aminur Rahman Modhu in bar fetters while he was being treated at a Dhaka hospital
Dhaka’s air quality 4th worst in the world this morning
Dhaka has ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
President seeks NDC, AFWC graduates' contribution to nat'l development
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the graduates of National Defence Course (NDC) and Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) to contribute to national development
Cyclone Midhili: Ctg port’s operations resume
The Chattogram Port Authority resumed its full operations today after hours of suspension due to inclement weather triggered by cyclone Midhili
RMG workers’ demo: Police use tear gas shells, water cannons to disperse protesters
Police fired tear gas shells and used water cannons in Ashulia this morning to disperse garment workers after they blocked roads demanding an increase in wages
PM to brief media on UNGA session tomorrow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow afternoon on her recent visit to the US to join the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Teesta recedes in Lalmonirhat, flowing above danger level in Kurigram
Water level of the Teesta river in Lalmonirhat receded, but the river was still flowing above danger level in Kurigram this morning
PM leaves London for home
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today left London for home after wrapping up her 16-day official visit to the US and the UK
No approach roads; Barguna villagers climb wooden ladders to cross bridge
The main structure of a Tk 84.90-lakh bridge was built over the Nidra canal in Barguna's Taltali upazila a year ago, but no approach roads have yet been constructed on either side of it
No image crisis of police force due to US visa restrictions: IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun today said the force will not face any image crisis due to the US’s visa policy.
World Tourism Day: Kuakata hotels offering 50% discount ahead of 3-day holiday
Hotels and motels of Kuakata, one of the country's top tourist attractions located in Patuakhali, are offering a 50 percent discount marking World Tourism Day on September 27
Gazipur RMG factory announces indefinite closure after workers' protest
Authorities of a garment factory in Gazipur's Gachha area have announced an indefinite closure following workers' protest demanding arrears
'I lost a faithful political companion'
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Principal Motiur Rahman, a valiant freedom fighter, former member of Awami League central working committee and former religious affairs minister.
India should not take actions against the will of Bangladeshis: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said India should not interfere in Bangladeshis' efforts to achieve democracy
