Category: Miscellaneous

Shujan elected President, Farid general secretary of DUFA

Shujan Mahmud of Mass Communication and Journalism has been elected as President and Gazi Sheikh Farid Ahmmad of Soil Science as General Secretary in the 2023 executive committee election of Dhaka University Friends Alliance (DUFA), the largest organization among the batch-based friend organizations

Dhaka’s air 2nd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 272 at 8:55 am this morning.

PM pays homage to Bangabandhu on Victory Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of the 53rd Victory Day.

Dhaka’s air ‘hazardous’ Friday morning

Dhaka’s air was classified as “hazardous” on Friday morning. With an AQI score of 318 at 10:00 am this morning, Dhaka’s air quality was ranked second worst in the world, according to the air quality index.

Quader stresses on continuous fight against communal evil forces

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader today underscored the need for continuous fighting against the communal forces which ultimately opposing our Liberation War and saying that the evil forces are still spreading in the country.

4Mild cold wave may sweep over western and northwestern parts of country

Mild cold wave may sweep at places over western and northwestern part of Bangladesh, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours begins from 9am today.

BYLC concludes its first ever job readiness programme

Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) has concluded its first ever job readiness program, BYLC Connected, for graduating students and young professionals in Bangladesh.

PM pays glowing tributes to Bangabandhu, martyred intellectuals

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to the martyred intellectuals and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the Martyred Intellectuals Day.

IMF approves second tranche of US$682m loan for Bangladesh

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the installment of US$682 million in the second portion of the $4.7 billion loan package allocated for Bangladesh.

One dead, five injured as train derails in Gazipur; locals suspect sabotage

A man was dead and five people were injured as seven bogies of a train derailed at Bankharia near Gazipur Railway Station early today.

EC to deploy army ahead of JS polls

The Election Commission is to deploy armed forces across the country ahead of the upcoming 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) polls, officials said here today.

Bangladesh needs immediate climate funding to navigate future challenges: PM Hasina

As the climate crisis mirrors the unpredictable and fast-flowing waters of the Padma River, the response to this emergency remains sluggish, particularly in the realms of mitigation, finance, and adaptation. This observation comes from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as expressed in an opinion piece f

One more victim dies, death toll rises to 3 - dainik shiksha

DHAKA FILLING STATION FIRE One more victim dies, death toll rises to 3

One more victim of December 6 fire at a fuel oil filling station at Mahakhali in Bangladesh capital Dhaka died at the Intensive Care Unit of Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in the capital Monday morning.

Dhaka’s air ‘hazardous’, worst in the world for 2nd consecutive day

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality for the second consecutive day. With an AQI score of 321 at 8:35 am this morning, Dhaka’s air was classified as 'hazardous' — posing serious health risks to residents, according to the air quality index.

ADB Lends $400 Million to Support Climate Priorities in Bangladesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Government of Bangladesh in implementing its National Adaptation Plan, 2023–2050 and Nationally Determined Contributions 2021 Update to the Paris Agreement to achieve a climate-focused inclusive developme

Met office forecasts rain in all 8 divisions

Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) today forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers along with temporary gusty wind in all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today.

New ADB initiative to strengthen women’s resilience in Asia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday (December 5) launched a new initiative to better understand and invest in adaptation to the impacts of heat stress on women and girls across Asia and the Pacific.

EC to receive appeals against ROs' decisions from today

Aspirants or banks or financial institutions will be able to lodge petitions with the Election Commission (EC) challenging returning officers' (ROs) decisions over rejection and acceptance of nomination papers from today as the scrutiny of the papers have been completed.

PM for saving rivers to protect country

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the rivers will have to be saved to protect the country.