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Cold wave cold may push temperatures down to 8.0degC in February

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- A mild cold wave is likely to affect parts of northern, western and northwestern Bangladesh during the first half of February, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. The ... Read More


Verdict today in Purbachal plot scam case against Hasina, Tulip

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- A Dhaka court will deliver its verdict on Monday in a case filed over misuse of power in securing a 10-katha government plot in Purbachal area of the capital against Sheikh Hasina, he... Read More


Bangladesh sees sharp rise in rape cases, with girls most at risk

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Bangladesh recorded a significant increase in rape and sexual violence in 2025, with girls accounting for the majority of victims, according to rights groups monitoring violence again... Read More


NASA detects ammonia compounds on Jupiter's moon Europa

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- NASA scientists have discovered ammonia-bearing compounds on the surface of Jupiter's icy moon Europa, shedding new light on the moon's subsurface ocean, according to a recent analysi... Read More


Idle machines, rising waters: A losing battle to protect Noluar Haor

Sunamganj, Feb. 2 -- In the sprawling wetlands of Noluar Haor, the sound of idle excavators echoes across the fields, as machinery stands ready, dump trucks lined up, yet embankment work on several cr... Read More


Dhaka's air hits 'very unhealthy' level, ranks second most polluted city globally

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world's most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 262 at 9:02 am. To... Read More


NSDA supports industry-wise skills councils

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- To strengthen the linkage between skills development initiatives and industry demand and to make the national skills development system more labour market-oriented, the National Skill... Read More


Polling environment hampered by admin's inaction: NCP

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- NCP on Monday expressed concerns over incidents of violence, intimidation and alleged inaction of the administration in different parts of the country ahead of the 13th parliamentary ... Read More


Zaima Rahman calls for common platform to build inclusive Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Barrister Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, on Monday stressed the need for a common platform to ensure the participation of people from all walks of life in buil... Read More


Journalists must not compromise on professionalism: Information adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Information and Broadcasting Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday said journalists must remain uncompromising on professionalism and refrain from partisan allegiance under any circum... Read More