For many Dhaka residents, the metro rail has become more than just a mode of transport - it's a symbol of the city's growing modernity and a reliable companion in the daily rush, but on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Azha,...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-05 00:00:00
Emergency medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in the capital resumed on Wednesday on a limited scale after a weeklong suspension caused by clashes at the facility.A doctor at the hospital, who preferred not to be...
To recognise significant contributions in environmental technology, the government has finalised the nomination of three individuals and three institutions for the National Environment Award 2024, reports BSS.The nominees were judged based on the categories: environmental conservation; pollution control; education and...
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met Chief Adviser (CA) Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Wednesday, ahead of his official visit to the United Kingdom, reports BSS.Prof Yunus is set to...
FE REPORT | 2025-06-05 00:00:00
The government has waived taxes on both purchase and lease of aircraft from American company Boeing - in a bid to ensure better negotiation with the Trump administration on reciprocal tariff.The Finance Ordinance 2025 has waived the taxes, which the...
A Dhaka court on Wednesday showed former state minister for industries Kamal Ahmed Mojumder arrested in an arms case filed with the city's Banani Police Station, reports BSS.Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Ziadur Rahman passed the order as police...
The High Court on Wednesday granted ad-interim bail to Awami League (AL) leader Saidul Karim Mintu in a case filed over the abduction and murder of AL lawmaker of Jhenaidah-4 Anwarul Azim Anar, reports UNB.The HC bench of Justice Md...
The Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) has expressed disappointment over the interim government's failure to present a budget that offers clear guidance for economic recovery, reports UNB.The party criticised the lack of consultation with political parties and other relevant stakeholders...
All waste generated on the day of Eid-ul-Azha will be removed within the same day to keep the city clean, said Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Azaz on Wednesday, reports UNB."Nearly 20,000 tonnes of waste is expected to...
Emphasising the need for financial transparency to reform the country's overall political culture, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) Nahid Islam on Wednesday urged all political parties to adopt clear financial policies and called on the Election Commission to...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is set to regain its registration along with its traditional election symbol, the Scales (Daripalla), very soon, a member of the Election Commission said on Wednesday, reports UNB."Jamaat-e-Islami will soon get back its registration. We are taking necessary...
Chief Adviser's (CA) Deputy Press Secretary Abdul Kalam Azad Majumder on Wednesday warned that the interim government would take legal action against those who publish misleading or false information, reports UNB."We have never given anyone a licence to publish false...
The Commission of Enquiry on Enforced Disappearances submitted its second interim report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in the capital on Wednesday. — PID
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis on Wednesday said the upcoming national election can still be inclusive even if the Awami League does not take part, as long as people are able to vote and express their opinions...
FATIN NUR ABONI | 2025-06-05 00:00:00
For decades, the warnings were there: rising sea levels, poisoned rivers, dying forests. Scientists raised concerns, environmentalists marched, and still, the world largely looked away. For many, the environment wasn't a significant issue. Some people thought they wouldn't have to...
MD. ANOWAR HOSSAIN BHUIYAN | 2025-06-05 00:00:00
June 5 is World Environment Day (WED). The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), a key organ of the UN, celebrates this day globally to raise awareness among relevant stakeholders about environmental pollution, conservation, and well-being. The theme of this year's...
MD. TOUHIDUL ALAM KHAN | 2025-06-05 00:00:00
On this World Environment Day, June 05, the global spotlight shines on the critical theme of "Ending Plastic Pollution," a challenge that resonates deeply within Bangladesh. As the relevant international community joins in the Republic of Korea, Bangladesh stands poised...
PANCHAGARH, June 4 (UNB): Three people, including a student, died and two others were injured after being electrocuted while working in a maize field in Panchagarh Sadar upazila on Wednesday.The deceased were identified as Rabbani, 35, Md Shahin, 38, and...
OUR CORRESPONDENTS | 2025-06-05 00:00:00
Jute farmers of Magura and Gopalganj districts are expecting a bumper production this year, as weather for growing the 'golden fibre' of Bangladesh is favourable.Our Magura Correspondent says adequate rainfall and quality seeds have made Magura jute growers optimistic of...
BENAPOLE, June 04 (UNB): In the heart of Jashore's Sharsha upazila, a symphony of hammers plays out across Navaron Rail Market amid the heat and haze of coal-fired forges.As Eid-ul-Azha looms on the horizon, the blacksmiths of this once-sleepy marketplace...
SAO PAULO, June 04 (AP): Brazil's new coach Carlo Ancelotti is getting a little help from his old friend Casemiro as he prepares for his debut in South American World Cup qualifying at Ecuador. Meanwhile star Lionel Messi is expected...
PARIS, June 04 (Reuters): Coco Gauff huffed and puffed into the French Open semi-finals with a 6-7(6) 6-4 6-1 victory against fellow American Madison Keys in a match both players will be quick to forget as they broke the 100-unforced...
Virat Kohli finally won the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sealed their maiden title with a six-run win over Punjab Kings on Tuesday night, according to BBC Sport.The 36-year-old India legend, the only player to represent...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, officially marking the Tigers' entry into the 2025-2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, report agencies.The first Test will be held...
Bangladesh star midfielder Hamza Choudhury celebrates after scoring the first goal against Bhutan in the FIFA friendly at the National Stadium in the city on Wednesday - BFF
PARIS, June 04 (AFP): Astronomers announced Wednesday they have discovered a massive planet orbiting a tiny star, a bizarre pairing that has stumped scientists.Most of the stars across the Milky Way are small red dwarfs like TOI-6894, which has only...
WASHINGTON, June 04 (AFP): Elon Musk on Tuesday hammered US President Donald Trump's proposed spending bill as a "disgusting abomination" as tensions between the pair burst into the open following the tech billionaire's White House exit.Musk left his role as...
GAZA, June 04 (AFP): The civil defence agency in Gaza said an Israeli strike on a tent housing displaced Palestinians near the southern city of Khan Yunis on Wednesday killed at least 12 people."At least 12 people were killed, including...
KYIV, June 04 (Reuters): Senior Ukrainian officials visited Washington on Tuesday to seek US support against Russia while accusing Moscow of dragging its feet at peace talks.Kyiv showed its ability to continue fighting by setting off an explosive device under...
SEOUL, June 04 (AP): South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung vowed Wednesday to restart dormant talks with North Korea and bolster a trilateral partnership with the US and Japan, as he laid out key policy goals for his single, five-year...
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