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World Environment Day 2025: SACEP propels South Asia's fight against plastic pollution

Dhaka, June 5 -- In Bangladesh, floating trash barriers are deployed in waterways to effectively intercept plastic, preventing further pollution downstream and safeguarding marine ecosystems. For exa... Read More


BNP approves full committee for Narsingdi, convening ones for 3 other districts

Dhaka, June 5 -- fledged committee for its Narsingdi district unit, along with convening committees for Mymensingh South, Sherpur and Manikganj districts. A press release issued on Thursday, signed b... Read More


Heavy rains inundate low-lying areas in Sirajganj

Sirajganj, June 5 -- lying areas along the Jamuna river of Sirajganj have been inundated and some new areas are under threat of flooding as water level in the river swelled due to continued heavy rain... Read More


Trump announces ban on travel to US from 19 countries

, June 5 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new travel ban that will block entry to the U.S. for citizens from 12 countries and impose restrictions on visitors from seven others. T... Read More


Coast Guard steps up patrols to ensure safety on waterways during Eid journey

Keraniganj, June 5 -- To ensure safe and smooth travel during Eid-ul-Azha, members of Bangladesh Coast Guard has intensified special patrols and surveillance operations on key waterways across the sou... Read More


Floods feared as rain-fed rivers in Sylhet cross danger mark

Sylhet, June 5 -- Though the north eastern district of Sylhet has experienced light rainfall throughout the day, water levels in the Surma and Kushiyara rivers swelled above the danger mark, causing t... Read More


Dialogue, cooperation only correct choice for China, US: President Xi

Beijing, June 5 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that dialogue and cooperation are the only correct choice for China and the United States. In his phone talks with U.S. President Dona... Read More


Xi Jinping, Donald Trump hold phone conversation

Beijing, June 5 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday held phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the latter's request. More to follow.... Published by HT Digital Content Services wit... Read More


Govt resorting to ploys to delay election: Rizvi

Dhaka, June 5 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday accused the interim government of 'resorting to tactics' to delay the national election, ignoring the hopes and aspirations of... Read More


Mixed emotions at capital's cattle markets as traders part with sacrificial animals

Dhaka, June 5 -- Azha just a day away, cattle markets across the country, including various areas of the capital, were bustling with activity on Thursday. People gather to buy cows, goats, and buffal... Read More