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7,400 liters of illegally stored diesel Seized in Narail

Narail, March 31 -- A total of 7,400 liters of illegally stored diesel were seized in a drive in Kaliganj upazila of Narail on Monday night. Kaliganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md. Jinnatul Islam ... Read More


Why you may wake up not feeling hungry even after going to bed starving

Dhaka, March 31 -- Many people experience a puzzling phenomenon: going to bed very hungry but waking up the next morning with little or no appetite. A recent Quora post asked why this happens, prompti... Read More


Lara Dutta recalls near-drowning during 'Andaaz' shoot, learned to swim at 30 for 'Blue'

Dhaka, March 31 -- Actress Lara Dutta, who debuted in Andaaz opposite Akshay Kumar, revealed she had a terrifying experience of nearly drowning while filming a dance sequence in the sea. At the time, ... Read More


US strikes Iran's Isfahan with bunker-buster bombs; Trump shares explosion video

Dhaka, March 31 -- US President Donald Trump shared a video showing massive explosions in Iran, reportedly in the city of Isfahan early Tuesday. The footage shows multiple blasts followed by huge fire... Read More


Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of country

Dhaka, March 31 -- Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes are likely at a few places in the country in 24 hours from 9 am Tuesday, said the Bangladesh Meteor... Read More


Dhaka ranks 4th most polluted city with 'unhealthy' air

Dhaka, March 31 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 4th among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 171 at 08:45 am. T... Read More


Govt mulls hybrid classes at schools amid energy crisis: Education Minister

, March 31 -- The Ministry of Education is considering introducing both online and offline classes at the school level amid the global energy crisis. "A proposal in this regard will be placed before ... Read More


Bangladesh's fuel stock stands at 192,919 tonnes: Energy Division

, March 31 -- The total stock of all types of fuel oil in Bangladesh stood at 192,919 tonnes, the Energy and Mineral Resources Division said on Tuesday. Division's spokesperson and Joint Secretary (O... Read More


PM seeks steps to reduce school-time gridlock

Dhaka, March 31 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday asked the Education Ministry to explore alternative measures to ease traffic congestion in the capital during school hours. The directive c... Read More


US announces $235,000 grant to restore historic Musa Khan Mosque at DU

Dhaka, March 31 -- The United States has announced a $235,000 grant to support the restoration of Mughal-era Musa Khan Mosque at Dhaka University. U.S. Ambassador Brent T. Christensen announced the g... Read More