Bangladesh

Eight people injured in boiler blast in Dhaka

Eight people suffered burn injuries in a boiler explosion at a steel mill in Shyampur area of the capital on Wednesday. The injured were identified as Hira, 35, Manik, 45,

Bangladesh govt struggles to tame fuel demand

About 2.8 lakh litres of hoarded fuel oils have been recovered since Friday from different parts of the country, but still the government is struggling to check the high demand

Dhaka ranks 4th most polluted city with AQI score of 171

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 4th among the world’s most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index score of 171 at about 08:45am. Tuesday’s

Dhaka ranks 5th most polluted city with AQI score of 141

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 5th among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index of 141 at about 9:00am. On Monday

BMD predicts rain, thunderstorms across Bangladesh

Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes are likely at a few places across the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Monday, said the

Public transport set to get GPS system

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said the government has decided to introduce GPS tracking system in all public transport vehicles across the country to curb irregularities

Man dies being hit by train in Lalmonirhat

A man died after being hit by a train at Sukan Dighi level crossing in Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat on Sunday morning. The deceased was Ayub Ali, 60, son of

Nasiruddin appointed DMP spokesperson

Deputy commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police NM Nasiruddin has been appointed as the new spokesperson of the metropolitan police. An office order signed by the DMP acting commissioner Md