Dhaka January 13, 2026, 2:17 pm
Begum Rokeya’s 139th birthday and 89th death anniversary today
The issue came up in the committee’s meeting when it discussed the severe deterioration of Dhaka’s air quality recently
The surrounding areas of the Secretariat have been declared ‘No Horn Zone’ and the decision will become effective from December 17 aiming to prevent sound pollution.
The temperature in the district dropped below 10 degrees Celsius on Sunday, hinting at a rough winter ahead.
The High Court on Sunday ordered Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) to remove its sewerage lines connected to the Buriganga River within the next six months.
A court here on Sunday placed Abdur Rahman Saikat, who was detained on Saturday night over the mysterious death of Stamford University student Rubaiyat Sharmin Rumpa, on a 4-day remand.
Metro rail and Jhilmil flyover projects may hit snag
DAE suggests N'dists farmers guard crops at night
8.04 kilometres of viaduct out of 11.73-kilometres and nine metro stations from Uttara to Agargaon under 3rd and 4th packages has been constructed
Many government officials go abroad for training even without knowing the training topic
The three-day Asia Pacific Conference on Financing for Inclusive and Sustainable Development will kick off in the city on Tuesday (December 10).
Detectives detained a friend of Stamford University student Rubaiyat Sharmin Rumpa, who was found dead in an alley under mysterious circumstances, for interrogation over her death.
President Abdul Hamid on Saturday urged the three organs of the state to perform their duties maintaining a balance.
The High Commissioner was addressing a symposium titled “Bangladesh-Canada Relations: Prognosis for Partnership” held in the city.
Canada on Saturday said they are using all tools at their disposal, including sanctions, against Myanmar leaders and companies as well as diplomatic efforts to help find a solution to Rohingya crisis.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday hoped that judges, being accountable to the country, its people and the Constitution, will help ensure the rule of law and justice.
USAID, through its CHT Watershed Co-Management Activity, will foster an integrated ecosystem management approach through another $6 million in grant funding until August 2023 in addition to the ongoing support of $8 million.
A fire that broke out at the Petrobangla building in Karwan Bazar on Saturday morning was put out after about half an hour.
When they left the country for Algeria a few months back with dreams of changing their fate, they all were ecstatic. Now they feel trapped and are living in inhuman conditions in the North African country.
TIB Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman said, "It's evident from data that economic, social and environmental risks (for the local population) have increased ."
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