A mild earthquake was felt in Dhaka and surrounding areas early Monday morning. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the earthquake measured 3.0 on the Richter scale. The tremor occurred at around 5:32am on Monday (August 17). In its earthquake bulletin, the Bangladesh Continue Reading

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the United Nations report on the expansion of Al-Qaeda’s activities in Bangladesh is based on assumptions and that the government is not taking the report into consideration. A recent report by the United Nations Security Council expressed concern over Al-Qaeda’s activities in Bangladesh, bringing the issue of militancy […]Continue Reading

An 18-member delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has arrived in Dhaka for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between Bangladesh and India. The delegation arrived on Monday, August 17, and will remain in Bangladesh until Tuesday. It is scheduled to meet government officials, business leaders and investment stakeholders Continue Reading

The Prime Minister’s Press Wing has published a fact-based e-book highlighting the achievements and limitations of the government during its first 180 days, or six months, in office. The publication aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the government’s activities. The Prime Minister’s Office shared the information in a post on its Facebook page on […]Continue Reading

By Rafiqul Islam Selim Chattogram is emerging as an economic and logistics hub, but its air connectivity has failed to keep pace. Despite the Karnaphuli Tunnel, highways, Chattogram Port and deep-sea port facilities, Shah Amanat International Airport remains underused and international flights limited. Stakeholders say a cargo village is essential to turning Chattogram Continue Reading

The scorching heat in Bhadra has intensified people’s suffering as power generation falls short of demand, resulting in severe load-shedding. Experts believe there is no alternative to solar power to address the crisis and meet growing demand in the future. At a seminar titled “Addressing Bangladesh’s Energy Crisis: Immediate Priorities and a Roadmap for a […]Continue Reading

By Faruk Hossain Six months ago, the BNP took power after winning the 13th parliamentary election, inheriting a fragile state structure. From day one, the administration led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman confronted major hurdles: rebuilding the economy, restoring law and order, and tackling energy problems left behind by years of mismanagement and political instability. Continue Reading

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked 18th on the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Monday (August 17). According to the air quality index of Swiss-based air quality monitoring organisation IQAir, Dhaka recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 79, which is classified as “moderate.” According to IQAir data, Dubai topped the list as the […]Continue Reading