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Scientists weigh prospects, hurdles of asteroid mining

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Asteroid mining, long popular in science fiction, is increasingly being examined by scientists as a potential source of valuable space-based resources, though major technical, economi... Read More


Bangladesh exports rise in Dec on monthly momentum, still down from year earlier

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Bangladesh's export earnings extended a steady month-on-month rise in December 2025, climbing to $3.97 billion, even as shipments fell sharply from a year earlier amid global headwind... Read More


Dhaka's air quality remains "unhealthy" amid rising pollution

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked eighth on the list of cities with the worst air quality, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 159 at 8:57 am on Monday (J... Read More


Cold and fog bite into Narail's honey season

Narail, Jan. 5 -- A prolonged spell of severe cold and dense fog is wreaking havoc on honey farming in Narail, leaving local beekeepers struggling with mounting losses and uncertainty over this season... Read More


Election environment conducive, says CEC as commission eyes fair polls

, Jan. 5 -- Reassuring stakeholders about the integrity of the upcoming polls, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday said the Election Commission is prepared to ensure a free and fair ... Read More


Writ filed challenging legality of election, referendum on same day

, Jan. 5 -- A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of announcing the schedule for the national election and a referendum on the same day. The writ petition also s... Read More


Khaleda Zia a unique figure in Bangladesh's democratic journey: Moyeen Khan

, Jan. 5 -- BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Monday described Khaleda Zia as an exceptional leader whose name is closely linked with Bangladesh's political journey, democratic movement, and t... Read More


Hadi murder chargesheet by Jan 7: Home Secretary

, Jan. 5 -- The chargesheet in the murder case of Inqilab Moncho spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi will be submitted by January 7, said Nasimul Ghani, Senior Secretary to the Home Affairs Ministry on Mon... Read More


ADB pledges $2.57 bln to boost Bangladesh's infrastructure, finance

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged $2.57 billion in new sovereign financing to Bangladesh in 2025, more than doubling its 2024 commitment of $1.18 billion. The programme wi... Read More


2026 INTERPOL General Assembly to be held in Hong Kong

, Jan. 5 -- Hong Kong will host the 94th INTERPOL General Assembly later this year, marking the first time the city serves as the venue and the third time the event is held in China. The gathering wil... Read More