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Bangladesh's double burden of waste and climate debt

Dhaka, June 5 -- Tomorrow is International Environmental Day. The banners will call for green living. The speeches will praise small innovations. But in the low-lying lanes of Dhaka, a more uncomforta... Read More


Bus that plunged into Padma River at Daulatdia recovered, no casualties

Dhaka, June 5 -- The bus that plunged into the Padma River at the Daulatdia Ferry Terminal in Rajbari has been recovered, with no casualties reported in the accident. At around 12:00 pm on Friday, sa... Read More


New BSEC chief vows to make listing attractive for quality companies

Dhaka, June 5 -- The securities regulator will work closely with the government and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to launch a comprehensive 'Listed Company Advantage Programme' aimed at attracti... Read More


Over 2,800 arrested in month-long crackdown across Dhaka: DMP

Dhaka, June 5 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 2,844 suspected criminals in special drives across the capital over the past month. Among the arrestees, 658 were extortionists, 971 muggers,... Read More


281 killed, 837 injured in Eid-time road accidents

Dhaka, June 5 -- At least 281 people were killed and 837 others injured in 292 road accidents across the country during the 13 days before and after Eid-ul-Azha, said the Road Safety Foundation ( RSF)... Read More


Save water bodies, curb groundwater depletion: speakers on World Environment Day

Dhaka, June 5 -- Speakers at a human chain marking World Environment Day 2026 called for urgent measures to protect natural water bodies, prevent groundwater depletion, and strengthen climate resilien... Read More


LDC graduation deferral decision due September

Dhaka, June 5 -- Bangladesh is expected to learn by September whether it will get additional time before graduating from Least- Developed Country (LDC) status, with United Nations bodies currently rev... Read More


LGD's Tk 30.5b project aims to transform urban living

Dhaka, June 5 -- The Local Government Division (LGD) proposes a Tk 30.50-billion scheme aimed at strengthening climate-resilient infrastructure, governance, service delivery, and employment-generating... Read More


Economists urge BB to maintain tight monetary policy amid power, fuel tariff hikes

Dhaka, June 5 -- Economists have suggested continuing the tight monetary-policy stance as the latest power tariff and petroleum product price hikes could heighten inflationary pressure further. They ... Read More


Bangladeshi seeking treatment among 22 killed in Delhi hotel fire, mission confirms

Dhaka, June 5 -- The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has confirmed the identity of the Bangladeshi national killed along with 21 others in a devastating fire at a hotel in the Indian capital. ... Read More