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Dhaka ranks third among world's most polluted cities

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world's most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 248 at 8:11 am. To... Read More


Amid criticism, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul lists ministry's steps since taking charge

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Law Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul has outlined a wide range of legal and institutional reforms carried out by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs since the July mass upr... Read More


Shimul bloom draws thousands to Sunamganj; exposes infrastructure strain

Sunamganj, Feb. 16 -- Every spring, a remote riverbank in northeast Bangladesh, Sunamganj, turns bright red, sparking a short-lived but major economic boost. Along the banks of the Jadukata River in ... Read More


New office hours for banks and finance companies during Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Bangladesh Bank has rescheduled the office timings for all finance companies operating in observance of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. According to a circular issued by the Dep... Read More


Tarique Rahman meets IAB Ameer Rezaul Karim

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- BNP Chairman and Prime Minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy call on Pir and Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) Ameer Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim on Monday evening, just a d... Read More


DSE slips after previous surge, turnover declines

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell on Monday, a day after a major rally, as most listed companies witnessed price erosion and overall turnover declined. On t... Read More


Power supply to be suspended in parts of Sylhet on Tuesday

Sylhet, Feb. 16 -- Power supply will be temporarily suspended in several key areas of Sylhet city on Tuesday due to transformer repair, renovation, and transmission line development work. A press rel... Read More


ADP implementation rate at 5-year low

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The Annual Development Programme (ADP) implementation rate has remained at a five-year low in the first seven months of the running fiscal during the tenure of the interim government... Read More


PKSF signs deal with World Bank to develop skills among youth

Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Sahayak Foundation and World Bank on Monday signed a US$150.75 million financing agreement to strengthen skills development and expand employment opportunities for the country's yout... Read More


BGB brings back 73 fishermen held by Arakan Army

, Feb. 16 -- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has brought back 73 Bangladeshi fishermen who were detained by the Arakan Army at different times while fishing in the Naf River and the Bay of Be... Read More