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Low pressure over equatorial Indian Ocean, Southeast Bay: BMD

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- A low pressure area has formed over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal. It is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify, according to the lates... Read More


Pakistan, New Zealand clash in high-stakes Super Eight opener

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- All eyes are on Colombo as Pakistan and New Zealand face off in the opening Super Eight match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday. With semi-final ... Read More


Severe air pollution pushes Dhaka to second spot globally

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world's most polluted cities on Saturday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 223 at 10:25 am.... Read More


Nation remembers language heroes on Amar Ekushey

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The nation is observing 'Amar Ekushey', the Language Martyr's Day and the International Mother Language Day early Saturday, marking the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes for u... Read More


Allegations of attacking minority family, grabbing their land in Patuakhali

, Feb. 21 -- A minority family in Patuakhali has alleged assault, intimidation and attempts to grab their land by local influential people in Marichbunia union under the sadar upazila. At a press con... Read More


Chairman of Russian Federation congratulates Tarique

, Feb. 21 -- The Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin has congratulated Tarique Rahman upon his appointment to the post of the Prime Minister of the People's Republic... Read More


CNG-truck collision leaves 5 dead in Kushtia

Kushtia, Feb. 21 -- At least five people, including three women, were killed when a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw collided head-on with a gas cylinder-laden truck on the bypass road in Kushtia on Saturday... Read More


Govt to give honorariums to khatibs, imams, muezzins before Eid

, Feb. 21 -- The government will begin providing honorariums to khatibs, imams and muezzins in some areas before the upcoming Eid as part of implementing an election pledge. The decision was taken at... Read More


'Yes' vote automatically effective, no oath needed: Water Resources Minister

Lakshmipur, Feb. 21 -- Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee on Saturday said there is no need for a separate oath for the 'Yes' vote, as it will automatically take effect once the Jati... Read More


PM chairs meeting on religious, social harmony

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- A meeting on strengthening religious and social harmony was held at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Tejgaon on Saturday afternoon. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presided over t... Read More