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1.0m people die yearly in South Asia due to air pollution: WB

As many as one million people die annually in South Asia, including in Bangladesh, due to air pollution, while clean air solutions can improve lives of nearly one billion people across the region, according to a latest report of the World Bank (WB). The report said air pollution across the...

Charges pressed against Asaduzzaman, family

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved a chargesheet against former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and three members of his family on allegations of corruption, illegal wealth accumulation, and laundering Tk 874.62 million. The sanction was granted following an extensive investigation led by the ACC's Investigation-1 unit.According to the case...

Three die, 38 injured in 32 accidents in six months

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 18: Three workers died and 38 others injured in 32 accidents in the shipbreaking yards of Sitakunda in Chattogram during the second half of this year, according to a report presented on Wednesday.The half-yearly report, prepared under the Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS)-DTDA project, was unveiled at...

July Oikya demands accountability from India, issues 72-hr ultimatum

July Oikya, a platform representing the July Warriors, demanded that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensure accountability from India within 72 hours over a statement that described the July Warriors as an "extremist group."The demand was raised at a press conference held at Madhur Canteen on Thursday. The briefing was...

Govt appoints 673 from 27th BCS

The government has appointed 673 applicants in the first phase to various cadre services of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) from 27th BCS Exam 2005, reports BSS.The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification to this end on Thursday.On November 5, the Public Service Commission recommended appointment of 673 applicants...

Motorbikers using the footpath

Motorbikers using the footpath under the Shahbag metro-rail station in the capital for illegally parking their vehicles, causing inconvenience to the pedestrians. The snapshot was taken on Thursday. — FE Photo

Weather (2025-12-19)

Weather may remain dry with cloudy sky until 6:00 pm today (Friday). Light to moderate fog may occur at places. Night temperature may rise and day temperature may fall. The highest temperature was recorded on Thursday at 30.5 degrees Celsius in Feni, while the lowest was 9.5 degrees Celsius in...