Dhaka March 17, 2026, 5:56 pm
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 ."
A five-kilometer long tailback was created on Dhaka-Aricha highway on Thursday after law enforcers set up check posts at different points of the highway, causing immense sufferings to passengers.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said support and services centre will be set up in every upazila across the country for the specially-abled people.
Bangladesh lost 577 lives, suffered economic losses to the tune of US$1.7 billion (purchasing power parity) and witnessed 151 extreme weather events during the period from 1999 to 2018
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