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Asthma a growing concern amid rising pollution, say experts

World Asthma Day, a global healthcare event, is being observed today (Tuesday). The day is marked on the first Tuesday of May every year by various global and local organisations to raise awareness about asthma, a major non-communicable disease. The theme of the day this year is "Make Inhaled Treatments...

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Monday. — PID

OC, two SIs of Kalabagan Police Station suspended

The officer-in-charge (OC) and two sub-inspectors (SIs) of Kalabagan Police Station in the capital were temporarily suspended on Sunday for their alleged involvement in vandalism and extortion through conducting an illegal raid at the dead of night. They accused SIs identified themselves as the Detective Branch (DB) officials and demanded...

Travel ban on ex-air chief, CSO of BAEC

A special court in Dhaka on Monday issued a travel ban against former chief of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal (retired) Sheikh Abdul Hannan, his wife Tahmida Begum, son Sheikh Labib Hannan and their relative Sanjida Akter in connection with corruption allegations.Judge of the Senior Special Judge's Court in...

Army chief returns home from Qatar-

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned home on Monday after his official visit to Qatar, reports UNB.During the visit, the Army Chief held courtesy meetings and discussions with high-ranking civil and military officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Minister of State for...

25,428 BD pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia

A total of 25,428 Hajj pilgrims from Bangladesh have reached the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) until Monday morning for performing the holy Hajj.The Ministry of Religious Affairs said until May 5 (Monday morning), 4,564 pilgrims under the government management and 20,864 under the private management have reached the KSA...

DESCO Chairman Muhammad Rafiqul Islam exchanging views

Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited (DESCO) Chairman Muhammad Rafiqul Islam exchanging views on sensible use of electricity with representatives from different educational institutions at a programme at Nikunja Convention Hall in the capital on Monday.

Weather (2025-05-06)

Rain/thunder showers with temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions until 6:00 pm today (Tuesday), according to the Met Office. Day and night temperature may rise slightly. The highest temperature was recorded on Monday...