Dhaka has been ranked the city with the worst air quality, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 254, classifying the air as "very unhealthy."  This marks a significant environmental concern as the city battles high pollution levels, especially in winter. 

Former president and Awami League politician Abdul Hamid has been accused for the first time in a lawsuit related to the killings during the July-August 2024 uprising.  The case, filed on Tuesday with the Kishoreganj Sadar Model Police Station, also names Sheikh Hasina, her sister

Former National Board of Revenue (NBR) official Matiur Rahman was arrested on Tuesday (Jan 15) in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), following controversy over his son's Tk 15 lakh goat purchase. DMP's Detective Branch also arrested his first wife,

The Appellate Division has acquitted all convicts, including BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and acting chairman Tarique Rahman, in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. A five-judge appellate bench, led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, delivered the verdict on Wednesday, January 15.

Interim government adviser Mahfuz Alam said that an all-party meeting to finalize the July Uprising Declaration will be held on Thursday.  He disclosed this during a press conference at the Foreign Service Academy on Tuesday (January 14). Mahfuz Alam said a draft of the

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the price of liquefied 12kg cylinder petroleum gas (LPG) for consumers by Tk 4 per, to Tk 1,459.  The new rate was announced through a notice on Tuesday (January 14) and took effect the same day. According to notice,

Former Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, SK Sur Chowdhury, was sent to jail on Tuesday (Jan 14) in connection with a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over acquiring illegal wealth and concealing asset information. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Zakir

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday asked the authorities to resolve the land rights issue of the Korean Export Processing Zone by early next month and bring all the investment promotion agencies under one umbrella to attract more foreign investment in the country. The

The army arrested two people along with firearms during a raid in Ashoktola, Comilla, on Monday night. The detainees, identified as Zakir and Liton from Ward 6 of Comilla city, are reportedly affiliated with the ruling Awami League and face two existing cases. Captain Sadman of the

Gwyn Lewis, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, said that the organisation is ready to provide technical and other forms of assistance in the upcoming national election. She also said that the schedule of Bangladesh’s next national election will be decided by the

A Dhaka court today (Jan 14) acquitted former student leader and Jatiya Party lawmaker Golam Faruq Ovi, in his absentia, in the case filed over the killing of model Syeda Tania Mahbub Tinni in 2002.  Judge Mosammat Shahinur Akhter of Dhaka 2nd Additional District and Sessions

The Home Ministry has issued a notice urging foreign nationals residing illegally in Bangladesh to obtain the necessary legal documents by January 31.  Signed by Md Khoda Box Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Home Affairs, the notice warned that legal action

Anti-Discrimination Student Movement convenor Hasnat Abdullah on Tuesday (Jan 14) said they would not compromise on matters concerning Bangladesh’s sovereignty.  He said that external dominance, particularly by India, would no longer dictate the country’s governance,

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court will deliver its verdict tomorrow on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia's appeals challenging the High Court's decision to enhance her prison sentence from five years to ten years in the Zia Orphanage Trust corruption case. A five-member

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather with a temporary partly cloudy sky across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am today. A ridge of sub-continental high pressure extends up to West Bengal and the surrounding areas, while a

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, has further topped the global list of cities with the worst air quality.  At 8:33 am on Tuesday, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached a severe 239, classifying the air as “very unhealthy” and posing

Farida Akhtar, appointed as an adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock under the interim government, has long been an advocate for safe agriculture and food production. In an exclusive interview with Kaler Kantho, she shared insights into the challenges, opportunities, and

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) authorities have issued special directives following the detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in Bangladesh. HSIA Executive Director Kamrul Islam instructed all airlines, airports, and related entities to adhere to the guidelines

The government has revoked the appointments of six newly designated members of the Public Service Commission (PSC).  The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification in this regard on Monday (Jan 13), stating that the decision was made upon President's approval.

India summoned the top Bangladeshi diplomat earlier on Monday (Jan 13) as border row escalated between the South Asian neighbours.  Tensions have been reported at the India-Bangladesh border over fencing issues.   It is reported that Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been