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Dhaka records second-worst air quality in the world this morning

Dhaka, Dec. 26 -- Dhaka ranks second among cities worldwide with the worst air quality, recording an AQI of 260 at 9:55 am on Friday. The city's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', posing serious... Read More


Motorcyclist dies after bus hit in Rajshahi's Puthia

Rajshahi, Dec. 26 -- A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a bus on the Dhaka-Rajshahi highway in the Shibpur Hat area of Puthia upazila in Rajshahi on Friday evening. The accident occurred ar... Read More


BPL 2025-26: Shanto's unbeaten ton powers Rajshahi to opening-day win over Sylke

Dhaka, Dec. 26 -- Najmul Hossain Shanto opened the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with a statement inning on Friday, becoming the first centurion of the season. He guided Rajshahi Warriors to an eig... Read More


Nurul Islam, Sibgatullah take leadership of Islami ChhatraShibir for 2026

, Dec. 26 -- Islami ChhatraShibir, the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami, has formed its new central committee for 2026 on Friday, appointing Nurul Islam Saddam as president and Sibgatullah as secretary... Read More


Transport services may face disruption due to thick fog: BMD

Dhaka, Dec. 26 -- Moderate to thick fog may temporarily disrupt air navigation, inland river transport and road communication in different parts of the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorologi... Read More


Two launches collide in Meghna, one seized in Jhalokathi

Jhalokathi, Dec. 26 -- Police have seized the launch Adventure 9 and detained four of its crew after a collision between two passenger launches on the Meghna River near Jhalokathi, leaving many passen... Read More


Investigation committee formed following launch collision in Chandpur

Dhaka, Dec. 26 -- An eight member panel has been formed to investigate the head-on collision between two launches in the Meghna River in Harina of Chandpur district, leaving four people dead and sever... Read More


PROGGA - ATMA welcome amended tobacco control law, urge swift gazette

, Dec. 26 -- Research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) have welcomed the government's approval of the 'Smoking and Tobacco Products ... Read More


EC demarcates four constituencies in Pabna, Faridpur past schedule announcement

Dhaka, Dec. 26 -- The Election Commission (EC) has redefined the boundaries of four parliamentary constituencies in Pabna and Faridpur districts following the announcement of the election schedule, in... Read More


BGB recovers 24 electric detonators along Sunamganj border

Sunamganj, Dec. 26 -- Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered 24 powerful electric detonators during a drive along Tahirpur border in Sunamganj district on Friday morning. A patrol team of... Read More