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2-month ban on fishing in Padma-Meghna sanctuary from March 1

A two-month-long ban on all kinds of fishing, including jatka (hilsa fry) fishing, in the 70-km Padma-Meghna sanctuary area will come into effect on March 1, impacting 43,000 registered fishermen in Chandpur

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Dhaka air world’s worst this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning

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MPs elected to reserved women's seats to take oath this afternoon

The lawmakers elected to reserved women's seats will take their oaths this afternoon

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Two minor sisters die of ‘viral infection’ in Rajshahi, parents in isolation

Two sisters, both below five years of age, died within a span of four days after contracting a "viral infection", and their parents have been placed in isolation at a hospital

Dhaka’s air ‘hazardous’, worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning

Dhaka’s air quality still 'unhealthy', 2nd most polluted in the world this morning

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 266 at 9:01am today, Dhaka ranked second on the list of cities worldwide

Complete ongoing projects quickly, take new ones after scrutiny: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked authorities concerned to complete the ongoing development projects as early as possible and embark upon new schemes after proper scrutiny.

Oct 28 violence: Khasru gets bail in one case, petition of another rejected

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today secured bail in one more case filed with Paltan Model Police Station over political violence centring the BNP rally in Dhaka on October 28 last year

HC seeks police report on preservation of seized items at depositories

The High Court today sought a report on how the seized evidences, items and articles are preserved at depositories (malkhanas) in police stations and courts across the country..The court ordered the inspector general of police to submit a report detailing the conditions of the seized items

Worst Air Quality: Along with Dhaka, South Asian cities in top 5

As city life continues to be impacted by the cold weather, Dhaka's air quality remained in the 'unhealthy' zone this morning

PM to hold briefing at 3pm tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a post-election press conference at the Gono Bhaban at 3:00pm tomorrow

Dhaka's air most polluted in the world today

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning

PM for saving rivers to protect country

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the rivers must be saved to protect Bangladesh

Cyclone Michaung: Maritime ports advised to hoist distant warning signal No 2

Cyclonic Storm Michaung over southwest Bay and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards and now lies over west central Bay of Bengal and adjoining area

Promotion of 6 officials: IG prison, home secy apologises for violating SC order

Inspector General of Prisons ASM Anisul Haque and Home Secretary (Security Service Division) Abdullah Al Masud Chowdhury today apologised unconditionally to the Supreme Court for violating its directive to promote six prison officials to posts of senior jail superintendent

'Explain why Jubo Dal leader's treatment in bar fetter isn't illegal'

The High Court today questioned the legality of law enforcers' action of keeping Jashore's Jubo Dal leader Md Aminur Rahman Modhu in bar fetters while he was being treated at a Dhaka hospital

Dhaka’s air quality 4th worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning

President seeks NDC, AFWC graduates' contribution to nat'l development

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the graduates of National Defence Course (NDC) and Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) to contribute to national development

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