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Dhaka's air ‘very unhealthy’ on Saturday morning

Discover why Dhaka ranks third among cities with the worst air quality, with a 'very unhealthy' AQI score. Explore the ...

15 Dec 2024 12:53 PM

Palestinian refugees return to Yarmouk amid questions about their place in the new Syria

Explore the uncertain future of Yarmouk’s Palestinian refugees as Syria undergoes a leadership shift. Once a vibrant hub, the camp’s ...

15 Dec 2024 12:51 PM

NASA Astronaut Joseph M. Acaba to visit Bangladesh for historic engagement with youth, academia, and media

NASA Chief Astronaut Joseph M. Acaba visits Bangladesh for the first time, inspiring youth in STEM, fostering space exploration ties, ...

14 Dec 2024 14:52 PM

India walks a diplomatic tightrope over Sheikh Hasina’s future

India's Parliamentary Standing Committee examines the diplomatic intricacies surrounding Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, residing in India post-ouster. Learn ...

14 Dec 2024 14:36 PM

Parallels of resistance: Reflecting on Bangladesh's July revolution and the Gwangju uprising in South Korea

Explore the transformative impact of Bangladesh's July Revolution of 2024—a historic uprising uniting students, workers, women, and marginalized communities against ...

14 Dec 2024 14:18 PM

Govt allows VAT exemption on machinery for ship-recycling yards

The Bangladeshi government has waived VAT on capital machinery imports for ship-recycling yards, aiming to establish Green Ship Recycling Yards ...

12 Dec 2024 12:46 PM

Meta to build $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana as Elon Musk expands his Tennessee AI facility

Meta announces a $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana, promising economic growth but sparking environmental concerns. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's ...

12 Dec 2024 12:44 PM

Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America

President-elect Donald Trump appoints Kari Lake as director of Voice of America, citing her commitment to "fair and accurate" global ...

12 Dec 2024 12:39 PM

Dhaka 3rd most polluted city in the world this morning

Dhaka ranks third among cities with the worst air quality, recording a 'very unhealthy' AQI of 206. Persistent air pollution ...

12 Dec 2024 12:34 PM

Key sections of Dhaka-Chattogram Highway in dire need of renovation

The Dhaka-Chattogram Highway's Cumilla segment faces severe damage, disrupting traffic and impacting trade. Urgent repairs are planned to restore this ...

12 Dec 2024 12:32 PM