Central Desk
Dhaka's air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'unhealthy' zone this morning (Thursday).
Tipu urges businessmen to make marginal profit in Ramadan
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday urged the businessmen to pursue self-restraint in running their businesses during the ensuing holy month of Ramadan.
BNP-backed lawyers attack to halt Supreme Court Bar Association polls: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said that pro-BNP lawyers carried out attacks on the court premises to stop the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections held today.
No question of dialogue with BNP: Hasan
Awami League (AL) Joint Secretary General Dr Hasan Mahmud said on Wednesday that there is no question to hold dialogue with BNP on the caretaker government issue.
Elections to 5 city corporations to be held between May 23 and Jun 29
Elections to five city corporations -- Barishal, Gazipur, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet -- will be held between May 23 and June 29.
US keen to be number one investor in Bangladesh: Peter Haas
US Ambassador Peter Haas has said that his country wants to be the leading investor in Bangladesh.
Awami League is a 'pathological thief’: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday accused the Awami League of rigging votes in Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections and branded the ruling party as a 'pathological thief'.
University admission through single test from next year: Dipu Moni
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said on Wednesday that students will be enrolled in universities through creating a national merit list after holding one admission test from the next year.
Engage in nursing education, service largely: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon youths to engage in nursing education and service on a large scale.
More rain, thundershowers likely in parts of the country
As Dhaka got an early morning splash of rain today, which should help with the excessive dust, the Met Office predicted more rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind in different parts of the country today.
Oscars ratings tick up again as 'Everything Everywhere' triumphs
Oscars television ratings increased for the second year in a row, as 18.7 million viewers tuned in to watch hit sci-fi "Everything Everywhere All At Once" dominate a well-reviewed ceremony, reports AFP.
BNP lobbying to foreigners sensing defeat in polls: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP leaders are going to foreign diplomats instead of the countrymen as they know that the party has no hope in next polls.
Form committee to monitor gas lines in capital: HC
The High Court on Tuesday ordered authorities concerned to form a committee with experts of concerned departments to monitor regularly all the sewerage and gas lines in the capital.
BNP engaged in conspiracy to destroy peaceful environment of elections: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said BNP is involved in conspiracy to destroy the fair and peaceful environment of elections.
Police asked to monitor markets strictly in Ramadan
Field level police officers have been instructed to monitor strictly markets during the upcoming Ramadan.