Bangladesh

Ferry services on Aricha, Paturia routes resume after three hours

Shawdesh Desk: Ferry operations on the Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia routes resumed on Sunday morning after being suspended for three hours due to dense fog, officials said. Nasir Chowdhury, deputy general

No fire safety in most city restaurants

Shawdesh desk: Most of the restaurants in Dhaka city have no fire safety measures although fire incidents in restaurants leave dozens of people killed every year. Many restaurants are also

Light to moderate rains likely across Bangladesh

Shawdesh desk: As the well-marked low over the Southwest Bay and adjoining area intensified into depression, light to moderate rains may drench Dhaka and six other divisions. ‘Light to moderate

Banani slum catches fire

Shawdesh Desk: A fire broke out at a slum in Banani area of the capital on early Saturday. According to Fire Service officials, the fire broke out at Block K,

Dhaka becomes 3rd most polluted city with AQI score of 205

Shawdesh desk: Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 205 at 8:56am on Saturday morning. Dhaka’s air was

Health Hazards caused by environment pollution: Public entities face no action

Shawdesh Desk: Lack of concern about public health among government agencies and inaction of the monitoring agencies continue degrading environment, bringing harmful impact on the city dwellers, particularly the residents

SUST admission test on Feb 28

Shawdesh desk: The admission test for first year honours at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) for the 2024-2025 academic year will be held on February 28. A press

Dhaka becomes 3rd most polluted city with AQI score of 264

Shawdesh Desk: Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 264 at 8:40 am on Thursday morning. Dhaka’s air