Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) found that native koi fish contain higher levels of microplastics than four other indigenous freshwater species. Led by Professor Dr. Md. Shahjahan of BAU’s Department of Fisheries Management, the study examined koi, bata, meni, gulsha Continue Reading
By Stalin Sarkar “Bravo, Bangladesh… Yet never to bow its head.” — Sukanta Bhattacharya Echoing the poet’s resolve, Bangladesh has delivered a strong message to India in protest against Sheikh Hasina’s virtual conference in Delhi. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ message to South Block has been described as a rebuke to what the article Continue Reading
A fire broke out at the official residence of Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Baridhara, Dhaka, early Thursday, August 6. High Commissioner Imran Haider and his wife, Naima Imran, fell ill after being exposed to heavy smoke and were taken to Continental Hospital in Gulshan. While Naima Imran was admitted to a cabin, Imran Haider was […]Continue Reading
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunderstorms accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds of 45 to 60 km/h in 10 districts, including Dhaka. River ports in the affected areas have been advised to hoist Local Warning Signal No. 1. According to the inland river ports forecast issued until 1:00 am on […]Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities to swiftly prepare and implement a comprehensive action plan to prevent pollution in the rivers surrounding Dhaka, including the Buriganga. He issued the directive during a meeting on the “Water and Environmental Development of the Buriganga River” at the Cabinet Division conference room in the Continue Reading
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized a large consignment of Indian medicines worth nearly Tk 1 crore during a raid in the Panihata border area of Nalitabari upazila in Sherpur. The operation was carried out at dawn on Thursday, August 6, by the Mymensingh Battalion (39 BGB) based on confidential intelligence. Although a significant quantity of […]Continue Reading
National Citizens Party (NCP) Secretary General Akhtar Hossain walked out of a state banquet marking the second anniversary of the July uprising, alleging that participants in the July movement were being assaulted and humiliated across the country. He made the announcement on Wednesday, August 5, during a discussion and reception for the families of July […]Continue Reading
The historic July Mass Uprising Day was observed across the country on Wednesday with widespread participation, as government agencies, educational institutions, political parties, and social organisations commemorated the second anniversary of the 2024 student-led movement. District and upazila administrations organised day-long programmes, including wreath-laying Continue Reading
President Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said that any documentary on the July mass uprising that does not include an image of the martyred Abu Sayeed cannot be regarded as a true documentary. He also said that a photograph of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia should have been included. He made the remarks on […]Continue Reading
Gas supply across the country is expected to return to normal within the next two to three days, said Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on Thursday, the minister said, “The freezing is still going on and once it is over, gas circulation will […]Continue Reading
















