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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

Sports allowance introduced to protect athletes from financial struggles: PM

Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Monday said that the government had launched sports allowance aiming to eliminate the financial uncertainty that often forces talented individuals to abandon athletic careers. ‘We

Govt announces bounties for information on fuel oil smuggling, hoarding

The Energy Division of Bangladesh on Monday announced bounties of Tk 1 lakh for information about smugglers and hoarders of fuel oils. The information about hoarding and smuggling are imperative for

351 killed in Eid time road accidents: report

At least 351 people were killed and 1,046 others were injured in 346 road crashes in 15 days during the last Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, said a report of the Passenger Welfare

Iran deal may be reached ‘soon’, says Trump

United States president Donald Trump said Sunday that the US-Israel war against Iran has achieved regime change and a deal could be reached ‘soon’ with Tehran. Iran launched strikes on

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

Army Chief leaves Dhaka for US

Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman left the country on Saturday (28 March) for an official visit to the United States. During the visit, the army chief will attend a special

Human trafficking must stop, offenders must face justice: Shama

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday said exemplary punishment must be ensured for those involved in human trafficking and this inhumane act must stop. “The long-term