Central Desk
Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy' this morning
Dhaka’s air quality continued to be in the 'unhealthy' zone on Wednesday morning.
3,845 businessmen affected in Bangabazar fire: DSCC
A total of 3,845 traders were affected by the fire at Bangabazar Shopping Complex last week, according to a Dhaka South City Corporation probe committee report.
PM for utilizing untapped potentials of 'Blue Economy'
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the authorities concerned to stress more on utilizing the untapped potentials of the 'Blue Economy'.
Mild to moderate heat wave may continue in parts of country
The ongoing mild to moderate heat wave is likely to continue in different parts of the country, said a met office weather forecast for the next twenty-four hours begin from 9am this morning.
BNP leaders will join city polls wearing veil: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said although the BNP does not directly participate in the upcoming city elections, it will participate in the polls wearing a veil, which is the hypocrisy of its politics.
Repeal the Digital Security Act is a public demand: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP on Tuesday accused the government of trying to create a climate of fear by using the Digital Security Act (DSA) to muzzle the voice of people ahead of the next national election to ‘usurp’ power again.
PM Hasina to visit Japan on April 25-28
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be on an official visit to Japan from April 25 to 28, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.
Not endorsing one political party vs another in Bangladesh: US State Dept says
While reiterating that any abuser of human rights should be held accountable, Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the US Department of State Vedant Patel has said, “Broadly, the U.S. supports the principle of free and fair elections in Bangladesh and around the world, but I’m not here to endorse one political candidate or party versus another.”
BRTC launches Eid special bus service on April 14
Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is set to launch Eid special bus service on April 14 to ensure smooth journey of the homebound passengers on the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
Govt raises fertiliser prices by Tk 5 per kg
The government of Bangladesh has raised the prices of Urea, TSP, DAP and MOP fertilisers by Tk 5 per kg at both farmer and dealership levels. The new rates came into effect on Monday.
Fire at ceramic warehouse in Chawkbazar area under control
A fire that broke out at a ceramic warehouse in Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar area this morning, was brought under control around 12:05 pm.
Dhaka’s air 5th most polluted in the world this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 199 at 9:20 am today (April 11,2023), Dhaka ranked 5th in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
US wants Bangladesh to set a strong example of free, fair election
The United States has reiterated its desire to see a free and fair election in Bangladesh, noting that the world will be observing Bangladesh’s next national election.
Fire breaks out at ceramic warehouse in city's Chawkbazar area
A fire broke out at a ceramic warehouse in Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar area this morning.
Many BNP leaders are secretly getting ready for polls: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said although BNP is yet to show interest to join the next parliamentary elections, many BNP leaders are secretly taking preparations for the polls.