Dhaka topped the list of cities having the worst air quality with an AQI score of 295 at 8:55am this morning (January 27, 2025). Today's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', referring to a severe health threat, according to the AQI index. Such unhealthy environment has been prevailing in the densely polluted city over the past few days.
Five months after Sheikh Hasina’s removal, the party is divided. Some leaders won’t apologise; others want a reckoning
The administration of seven colleges will be contacted to bring the situation under control, Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed says
In a controversial move, President Donald Trump has suspended U.S. aid to Bangladesh, halting approximately $1 billion in funding for 2023. This decision follows reports of escalating anti-Hindu violence and attacks on minority communities in the country.
Bangladesh and Pakistan are making strides to strengthen their bilateral ties, with both countries working toward restarting direct flights after launching direct shipping services. According to media reports,
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlighted the significance of India-Bangladesh collaboration in ensuring peace and development in the Bay of Bengal. He emphasized mutual benefits, shared challenges like climate change,
Dhaka University has suspended all classes and exams scheduled for Monday after a night of clashes between its students and those from seven government colleges affiliated to it. The university’s spokesperson Md Rafiqul Islam announced the decision in a statement around 2am on Monday.
Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, on Sunday labelled former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan as the "Butcher
Advisers in the interim government argue that four agreements signed by the Hasina government with India are unequal.
The Bangladesh Astronomical Association yesterday (26 January) organised an observation camp in Dhaka to view 'Planet Parade' – a phenomenon when Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn visibly line up in the sky.
The head of Bangladesh's interim government, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, said on Thursday that his country's high growth under ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was "fake" and faulted the world for not questioning what he said was her corruption.
As Bangladesh nears its LDC graduation, trade facilitation becomes crucial for maintaining export competitiveness. With the loss of preferential tariff access, improving logistics, customs processes,