Gas supply will be suspended for nine hours, from 1 pm to 10 pm, in several areas of Dhaka on Tuesday due to pipeline leak repairs.  Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC announced the disruption. The affected areas include Kholamora, Atibazar, Kakatia, Hazratour, and

Dhaka ranked sixth among cities with the worst air quality on Tuesday morning, with an AQI score of 171, indicating unhealthy air conditions. The air was classified as ‘unhealthy’ at 8:31 am on Tuesday (Feb 18), according to the AQI index. Pakistan’s Lahore topped

Six killed, 10 injured as covered van hits pickup in Feni Six people were killed and 10 others injured after a covered van hit a pickup carrying workers on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Feni Sadar upazila on Monday (February 17) evening. The accident happened in the Dhaka-bound lane

The officer-in-charge (OC) of Kushtia Model Police Station, Shehabur Rahman, has been withdrawn following an attack on a photojournalist during a live broadcast.  The attack took place after a schoolboy was killed in a road accident in Kushtia. Shehabur Rahman was removed on

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former Railways Minister and ex-MP of Cumilla-11, Mujibul Haque, and his wife, Hanufa Akter Rikta, on charges of amassing illegal wealth. ACC Director General Akhter Hossain confirmed the matter to the media on

Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan on Monday (Feb 17) requested government and private offices, mosques, and households to set air conditioner (AC) temperatures at 25 degrees Celsius. Fouzul Kabir made this request to tackle any possible crisis during

Bashundhara Group has issued a special warning for potential buyers of plots, flats, or shops from its projects.  The group in its warning statement said that customers must obtain "No Objection Certificate" (NOC) from Bashundhara authorities before making any purchase.

Families of those martyred in the July uprising will receive a one-time payment of Tk 30 lakh in savings certificates, while the injured will get financial aid and monthly allowances, based on different categories. Liberation War Affairs Adviser Farooq E Azam shared the information

Bangladeshi expatriates in Saudi Arabia (SA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon be able to taste Hilsa fish as government planned to export 11,000 tons. Farida Akhter, an adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, said the export is planned for August, September, and

At least 15 people, including two drivers, were injured after a bus and a covered van collided head-on in dense fog in Bhanga, Faridpur this morning (Feb 17). The accident occurred around 7 am in the Chumurdi area of Bhanga upazila along the Faridpur-Barisal highway.  The bus,

    The government is set to facilitate the sale of meat, eggs, and milk at 25 locations across Dhaka in a bid to ensure affordable access to essential food items during Ramadan. Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter made the announcement today (February 17) at

Land management across Bangladesh is set to be fully digitized as it is a key priority for the government, announced Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar today (February 17).  He made the announcement while speaking at the end of the first working session on the second day of the

Dhaka has been ranked the fourth most polluted city globally among 125 cities, according to the latest air quality data. As of 10:20 am on Monday (February 17), the city recorded an air quality index of 190 on the IQ Air scale, placing it in the "unhealthy" category. IQ

A Dhaka court today (Feb 17) placed journalist couple Farzana Rupa and Shakil Ahmed on a five-day remand in connection with the death of Anowar Hossain Patwari during the mass uprising in Mirpur on August 5, 2024. This marks the total of 14 days that the journalist couple will spend in

As a substantial quantity of food grains will be distributed at highly subsidized rates, and in some cases free of charge, during the holy month of Ramadan, Deputy Commissioners (DCs) have been directed to ensure the orderly implementation of this initiative, said Food Adviser Ali Imam

District Commissioners (DCs) have been directed to bring affluent businessmen and doctors in districts, upazilas, and rural areas under the tax net, Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said on Monday (Feb 17). He said that measures are being introduced to ensure that all doctors and

A collision involving five vehicles on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway in Srinagar Upazila’s Kamarkhola area left at least 20 people injured this morning (Feb 17).  The accident occurred in the Dhaka-bound lane due to dense fog, according to locals. Srinagar Upazila Fire

The longstanding demand for the implementation of the Teesta Master Plan and a fair water-sharing agreement has once again taken center stage, as residents of five northern districts, including Rangpur, rally for their rights.  Various organizations have been advocating for this

Twenty-two rubber workers have been abducted by an alleged armed ethnic group in the Lama Upazila of Chattogram District.  The incident occurred on Saturday (February 15) night in the Murung Jhiripara area of Fasiakhali Union. According to local police and residents, the

Two died from burn injuries after a fire broke out at a house in Gomail, Ashulia. The deceased Suman Rahman, 35, succumbed to injuries today (Feb 16) and his sister, Shiuli Akter, 32, last night. Suman passed away while receiving treatment at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of