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Dhaka's air quality remains moderate, ranks 11th globally

Dhaka, June 4 -- Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, ranked 11th among the world's most polluted cities on Thursday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 94. According to the AQI scale, the... Read More


Slow start to June remittance inflows compared to last year

Dhaka, June 4 -- Inward remittances to Bangladesh fell by nearly 20 percent during the first three days of June compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank... Read More


Cabinet congratulates Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on election as UNGA President

Dhaka, June 4 -- The Cabinet on Thursday congratulated Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The Cabinet ... Read More


Bangladesh, Turkiye to hold FM-level talks Friday to strengthen strategic engagement

Dhaka, June 4 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkiye Hakan Fidan will meet his Bangladesh counterpart Dr Khalilur Rahman on Friday in Dhaka as the two countries eye expanding strategic engagement, ... Read More


Hadi assassination: Inqilab Moncho's torch rally demands investigation into India's role

Dhaka, June 4 -- Inqilab Moncho held a torch procession on Thursday evening, demanding a comprehensive investigation into India's alleged involvement in the killing of its spokesperson, Sharif Osman B... Read More


Climate change a challenge of today: Ambassador Reto Renggli

Dhaka, June 4 -- Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Reto Renggli on Thursday said Switzerland supports practical solutions in Bangladesh that help communities, government institutions and busines... Read More


Lightning strikes leave 5 dead in C'nawabganj

Chapainawabganj, June 4 -- Five people including three women were killed in lightning strikes in three upazilas of Chapainawabganj district on Thursday afternoon. They died during rainfall when light... Read More


Cabinet meeting underway at Secretariat

Dhaka, June 4 -- A meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, began at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Thursday evening. The meeting started at 7:00pm at the Public Administratio... Read More


BSEC's new chairman vows market overhaul, pledges to end floor price regime

Dhaka, June 4 -- Masud Khan, the newly appointed chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), on Tuesday promised a sweeping transformation of the country's capital market, ou... Read More


Special drives to continue for safe, peaceful Dhaka: DMP Chief

Dhaka, June 4 -- Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has said that special operations will continue to ensure a safe and peaceful capital. He made the remarks at a press b... Read More