Dr Zafrullah's first namaj-e-janaza will be held at Suhrawardy Udyan on Thursday
Gnoshasthya Kendra founder and trustee Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury's first namaj-e-janaza will be held at Suhrawardy Udyan.
National | 12 April 2023, 01:22 pm, Wednesday
Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy' this morning
Dhaka’s air quality continued to be in the 'unhealthy' zone on Wednesday morning.
Health | 12 April 2023, 12:52 pm, Wednesday
Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury passes away at 81
The founder of Gonoshasthaya Kendra and trustee Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury has passed away at the age of 81.
National | 12 April 2023, 12:11 am, Wednesday
Ziaur emerges unbeaten champion
GM Ziaur Rahman emerged unbeaten champion in the Int'l Rating Chess tournament that concluded today (Tuesday) at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall-room in the city.
Sports | 11 April 2023, 10:11 pm, Tuesday
US concerned over intimidate of civil society in Bangladesh
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed concern about violence and intimidation against the media and civil society, including Digital Security Act.
National | 11 April 2023, 09:58 pm, Tuesday
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.
National | 11 April 2023, 09:54 pm, Tuesday
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'.
National | 11 April 2023, 08:41 pm, Tuesday
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.
National | 11 April 2023, 07:40 pm, Tuesday
Govt allows import of foreign films on conditions
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved the import of films made in the languages of Indian subcontinent ( India, Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) on five conditions including export of films made by Bangladesh.
Entertainment | 11 April 2023, 07:34 pm, Tuesday
Air strikes kill dozens in central Myanmar
Dozens of people in coup-hit Myanmar's central region were killed in air strikes Tuesday, according to local media reports and a witness contacted by AFP.
International | 11 April 2023, 07:06 pm, Tuesday
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.
Politics | 11 April 2023, 06:56 pm, Tuesday
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.
Politics | 11 April 2023, 06:52 pm, Tuesday
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.
National | 11 April 2023, 04:31 pm, Tuesday
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.”
National | 11 April 2023, 04:27 pm, Tuesday
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.
National | 11 April 2023, 04:21 pm, Tuesday
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.
National | 11 April 2023, 03:08 pm, Tuesday
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.
National | 11 April 2023, 03:09 pm, Tuesday
US says document leak poses 'serious' security risk
leak of highly sensitive US documents -- many of them related to the Ukraine conflict -- presents a "very serious" risk to US national security, the Pentagon said Monday.
International | 11 April 2023, 12:26 pm, Tuesday
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.
Health | 11 April 2023, 12:16 pm, Tuesday
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.
National | 11 April 2023, 12:09 pm, Tuesday