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Transport hubs calm before peak as Eid journey begins

Dhaka, June 4 -- The mass departure of city dwellers from Dhaka begins today, as it marks the final working day before the Eid-ul-Azha holiday. With a 10-day vacation officially starting, thousands of... Read More


Dhaka's air 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' this morning

Dhaka, June 4 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 12th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 105 at 10:20am this morning (June 4, 2025). T... Read More


5 killed, 3 injured in bus-four-wheeler collision in Faridpur

Dhaka, June 4 -- A tragic road accident in Faridpur's Bhanga Upazila has left five people dead and three others injured after a bus collided with a four-wheeler early Thursday morning. The incident t... Read More


CNG, refueling stations to remain open 24 hours for 13 days during Eid

Dhaka, June 4 -- The government has instructed all CNG and refueling stations across the country to remain open round the clock for 13 days during Eid-ul-Azha to facilitate smooth travel for holidayma... Read More


Bangladesh limits gold carrying via passenger baggage to once a year

Dhaka, June 4 -- In an effort to curb personal gold imports, Bangladesh's interim government has introduced new restrictions preventing inbound passengers from bringing gold bars into the country more... Read More


City's metro rail to pause on Eid day

Dhaka, June 4 -- For many Dhaka residents, the metro rail has become more than just a mode of transport - it's a symbol of the city's growing modernity and a reliable companion in the daily rush, but ... Read More


Adviser dismisses freedom fighter status revocation reports as baseless

Dhaka, June 4 -- Adviser to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Faruq-e-Azam has said reports claiming that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the four national leaders have lost their official ... Read More


Rakhine corridor depends on Dhaka, Naypyitaw: UN

Dhaka, June 4 -- United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, has said the proposed humanitarian corridor in Myanmar's Rakhine State will only be possible if both the governments of ... Read More


BNP, allies to unite on election issue

Dhaka, June 4 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) does not want to engage in direct conflict with the government over the upcoming national election issue, but growing concerns have emerged within t... Read More


Tax Burden May Hurt Recovery Despite Positive Budget Targets, FICCI Warns

Dhaka, June 4 -- The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) acknowledged the Government's commitment in the National Budget 2025-26 towards equitable economic transformation and f... Read More