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BRTC launches women-only 'Pink Bus' service

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has launched dedicated bus service for women on 10 routes in Dhaka and two routes each in Chattogram and Bogura operated and managed... Read More


Two die as motorcycle plunges into ditch in Chapainawabganj

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Two people have died after the motorcycle they were riding fell into a roadside ditch in Chapainawabganj's Shibganj Upazila. The accident occurred around 5:15 am on Tuesday in ... Read More


Ctg waterlogging woes persist despite billions in spending

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Chattogram residents continue to suffer from temporary but severe waterlogging during the monsoon, despite authorities spending billions of taka over more than a decade on sever... Read More


Govt plans AI use for rapid aviation cargo clearance to end hassles

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh plans to introduce artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies for rapid cargo clearance at airports as the government seeks to modernise the aviation sec... Read More


Rajshahi's noise pollution reaches an appalling high

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- RAJSHAHI, Aug 17: Noise pollution in Rajshahi has reached an alarming level, with sound levels recorded above 100 decibels at two of the city's busiest intersections, far exceed... Read More


AI traffic control system to launch on Dhaka-Ctg highway

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh is set to launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) traffic management system on its busiest highway in a bid to restore order on the route. Advertisement Home Minister... Read More


7 more die, measles toll reaches 915

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh has recorded seven more deaths from measles and symptoms associated with the viral disease in the past 24 hours until Monday 8:00am, taking the cumulative death toll ... Read More


Stocks extend decline for 3rd day on energy woes

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- The Dhaka bourse closed the week's first session marginally lower, extending the losing streak for the third consecutive session as investors adopted a cautious stance amid fres... Read More


Haji Ahmad Brothers Securities penalised over client fund shortfall

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- The securities regulator has fined Haji Ahmad Brothers Securities Tk 1 million for breaching securities rules by creating deficits in the clients' funds. Advertisement The pena... Read More


FBCCI calls for joint investment to reduce China-Bangladesh trade gap

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has called for greater direct engagement between businesses of Bangladesh and China and joint investment i... Read More