Day: July 18, 2026
Easy Bikes Cause Traffic Chaos on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway
Dhaka: The Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, a critical transport route in Bangladesh, is experiencing escalating traffic chaos due to the unregulated operation of battery-run autorickshaws, commonly referred to as easy bikes. These vehicles are increasingly …
India Launches First Locally Built Hydrogen-Powered Train to Promote Cleaner Rail Transport
Dhaka: India on Friday launched its first domestically built hydrogen-powered train, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to promote clean energy across its railway network. The new train, consisting of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and e…
Work Together to Establish Rule of Law: Dy Speaker Kayser Kamal
Dhaka: Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal on Saturday called on all stakeholders to work together to strengthen the rule of law, emphasizing that the legal community has consistently stood for justice and against injustice. He…
Early Summer Heat Wave in Europe May Have Caused More Than 10,000 Extra Deaths
Dhaka: An unusually early and intense heat wave across Europe this year may have caused more than 10,000 additional deaths, according to early data collected from several countries. Researchers say deaths rose sharply in late June, when many parts of …
HSC Candidate Killed in Sirajganj After Confronting Drug User
Dhaka: An HSC examinee died at a private hospital in Dhaka on Friday morning after he was allegedly attacked with sharp weapons following his vocal opposition to drug consumption in Sirajganj’s Raiganj upazila. The deceased, Abdur Rahman, 20, was a st…
Dhaka’s Air Quality Continues to Be ‘Moderate’
Dhaka: The overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh has ranked 26th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 77 at 09:00 am this morning. Today Dhaka’s air was classified as ‘moderate,’ referring to a light healthy threat, a…
River Ports Instructed to Hoist Cautionary Signal No 1 Amid Weather Warnings
Dhaka: River ports in several regions have been instructed to hoist cautionary signal No 1 due to the likelihood of rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary south or southeasterly gusty or squally winds. This announcement comes as a precaution…
How Betel Cultivation Transformed Three Villages in Naogaon
Dhaka: What was once a farming community dependent on seasonal rice cultivation has evolved into a thriving hub of commercial betel leaf production, bringing prosperity and optimism to hundreds of families in three villages of Naogaon.
According to …