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BMD forecasts light to moderate rain

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday. "Light to moderate rain or thundersh... Read More


Seven shops gutted in Sirajganj fire

Sirajganj, Aug. 31 -- Seven shops were gutted in a fire at Nimgachi Bazar in Raiganj upazila of Sirajganj early Monday. The fire broke out at the intersection of three roads in the market in the earl... Read More


Asiya rape-murder case: Verdict on Hitu Sheikh's death reference, appeal today

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The High Court is set to deliver its verdict Monday on the death reference and appeal involving Hitu Sheikh, the main convict in the murder of a child in Magura. A High Court bench ... Read More


Nazmul Alam made new DG of ACC

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Mohammad Nazmul Alam, a joint secretary and divisional head at the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), has been appointed the new director general (DG) of the Anti-Corruption Commissi... Read More


CIID seizes contraband worth Tk 28 lakh at Dhaka airport

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) officials seized 625 cartons of foreign cigarettes, a large quantity of whitening serum, zarda and foreign liquor in separat... Read More


Dhaka's air unhealthy for sensitive groups

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Dhaka ranked 11th among the world's most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 102 at 9:45 am. According to the AQI scale, the city's air ... Read More


Bangladesh Travel Mart 2026 begins Thursday in Dhaka

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Bangladesh Travel Mart (BTM) 2026, a new international travel trade platform aimed at connecting Bangladesh's tourism industry with global markets, will begin at InterContinental Dha... Read More


DPDC clarifies prepaid meter charges, 'ghost bills'; urges customers to call 16116

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The Dhaka Power Distribution Company Limited (DPDC) has urged customers facing abnormal electricity bills, billing discrepancies or unexpected power disconnections to contact its cus... Read More


Measles: Combined death toll hits 973 as 6 more die

Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- Six children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, bringing the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 973 th... Read More


Bangladesh targets 100-plus green-certified ship recycling yards

, Aug. 31 -- The government has set a target to raise the number of green-certified ship recycling yards in the country to at least three digits (100+), Industries and Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdu... Read More