Day: January 21, 2026
Gazette Issued Introducing Pay Grades, Benefits for Mosque Staff
Dhaka: The government has issued a gazette on the Mosque Management Policy 2025 introducing a structured pay scale, service benefits, recruitment rules, and welfare provisions for mosque employees in the country. The Mosque Management Policy 2025 was …
219 Killed in 409 Road Accidents in Dhaka in 2025
Dhaka: A total of 219 people, including 25 women and 18 children, lost their lives and 511 others were injured in 409 road accidents in Dhaka city in 2025, according to data released by the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). The RSF, an organisation advoca…
Bhutan Among Eligible Countries as Bangladesh Resumes Visa-On-Arrival Facility
Dhaka: The government of Bangladesh will now continue to extend the ‘visa-on-arrival’ facility to all eligible countries, including Bhutan.
According to United News of Bangladesh, this development follows a prior notification regarding the ‘suspensi…
Investment and Employment Opportunities to Increase Revenue in Post-Election Era: Speakers
Dhaka: Speakers at a seminar on the economy highlighted employment generation leading to increasing revenue for the government, ultimately increasing the capacity of government expenditure. They made the remarks while speaking at a seminar on ‘Fiscal …
Crumbling Roads in Kaliganj: Residents Sound Alarm Over Use of Substandard Materials
Kaliganj: Concerns are mounting over the quality of a road reconstruction project in Kaliganj Upazila of Lalmonirhat district after allegations surfaced that substandard materials are being used in the government-funded work. Local residents allege th…
Valentino Partner Recalls Designer’s Legacy of Elegance and Respect for Women
Rome: Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani devoted his life to creating outfits that celebrated women’s beauty and dignity, his longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti said on Tuesday, following the designer’s death at the age of 93.
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Dhaka’s Air Quality Remains ‘Very Unhealthy’
Dhaka: Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 296 at 9:40 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, ind…
Italy Supports Bangladesh’s Democratic Transition, July Charter: Deputy Minister
Dhaka: Italy’s Undersecretary for Defence Matteo Perego di Cremnago has highlighted the Indo-Pacific as the new epicenter of global dynamics, expressing Italy’s eagerness to bolster relations with regional countries, including Bangladesh. This is seen…