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Dhaka air turns 'unhealthy', ranks worst globally

Dhaka, March 16 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world's most polluted cities on tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 167 at 8:13am. T... Read More


Bangladesh clinches ODI series with 11-run win vs Pakistan

Dhaka, March 16 -- run victory over Pakistan in the series-deciding third ODI on Sunday, claiming the three-match series 2-1 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Defending a target of 291, Banglade... Read More


Curtain falls on Boi Mela

Dhaka, March 16 -- The curtain fell on the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 on Sunday, with organisers describing the month-long event as a successful celebration of books, knowledge and cultural engagemen... Read More


PM Tarique congratulates Bangladesh team on thrilling win over Pakistan

Dhaka, March 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday congratulated the Bangladesh national cricket teamfor their thrilling victory over the Pakistan national cricket team and for winning the ODI... Read More


'Dramatic' Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2026 concludes

Dhaka, March 16 -- The Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2026 has concluded amid uncertainty, repeated changes in schedule, and a severe shortage of visitors. Although the fair traditionally begins on the 1st Feb... Read More


Youth shot and stabbed to death near Shaheed Minar

Dhaka, March 16 -- A youth was killed in a shooting and stabbing near Shaheed Minar on Sunday night, reportedly over a past enmity. The deceased was identified as Rakib, 25, son of Khokon Mia of Shib... Read More


Rickshaw puller killed in Jashore

Jashore, March 16 -- A rickshaw puller was killed in Jashore town on Sunday night, in an incident locals suspect was a robbery. The attack took place around 8:00 pm in the Sutighata area of the town.... Read More


Three police officers withdrawn over alleged drug links in Rupganj

Narayanganj, March 15 -- Police recovered a large quantity of drugs, including around one and a half maunds of cannabis and more than 450 bottles of Phensedyl, during a drive in Rupganj upazila of Nar... Read More


Railway SI assaulted during patrol in Narayanganj

Narayanganj, March 15 -- inspector of the Government Railway Police (GRP) was assaulted by a group of people in Narayanganj city on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred around 5 pm beside the Dhak... Read More


Father killed 'by son' over motorcycle demand in Joypurhat

, March 15 -- A farmer was killed allegedly by his son following a dispute over a motorcycle in Kalai upazila of Joypurhat district on Saturday evening. The deceased was identified as Akkas Ali, 57, ... Read More