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Europa likely unsuitable for life despite hidden ocean, study finds

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Europa, one of Jupiter's moons long considered a promising site for extraterrestrial life, may not have the conditions necessary to support life, according to a new study. Despite it... Read More


What Pakistan actually offered regarding Bangladesh's World Cup matches

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- While headlines over the weekend suggested a sudden shift in the venue drama of Bangladesh's matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) recent overture... Read More


Now JnUCSU VP, GS elected president and secretary of JnU Shibir unit

Jagannath University, Jan. 12 -- Md. Riazul Islam, Vice President (VP), and Abdul Alim Arif, General Secretary (GS) of Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JnUCSU), have been elected Presiden... Read More


Mild cold wave may continue in eight districts: Met Office

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The Meteorological Department on Monday said a mild cold wave is sweeping Rajshahi, Pabna, Dinajpur, Panchagarh, Nilphamari, Jashore, Chuadanga, and Kushtia, and may continue. Weath... Read More


EC bars polls to all bodies, associations before Feb. 12 elections done

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The Election Commission (EC) has directed the authorities concerned not to allow elections of any organisation or association, including professional bodies, across the country befor... Read More


Youth electrocuted in Dhaka's Kadamtali

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- year-old man died after being electrocuted on the ground floor of a three-storey under-construction building in the Tushar Dhara area near Saddam Market in Dhaka's Kadamtali on Monda... Read More


Khulna University teacher suspended over 'sexual harassment'

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Khulna University administration has suspended Professor Dr. Rubel Ansar of Bengali Department for two years following allegations of sexual harassment by a female student. The info... Read More


ACC files two cases against former CMP CT unit officer, wife and sisters over Tk61.19cr illicit wealth

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday filed two separate cases against former Deputy Commissioner of Chattogram Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Unit, Md Hamidul Alam, his wif... Read More


Gold hits record high in Bangladesh as prices jump by Tk4,199 per bhori

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh soared to an all-time high as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raised the price of gold by Tk4,199 per bhori, effective from Tuesday morning. U... Read More


Dhaka's air quality turns 'very unhealthy'

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- 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 285 at 9:43 am. T... Read More