Over 2.7 lakh deaths linked to air pollution in 2023
Over 271,000 people in Bangladesh died from air pollution-related causes in 2023, according to a new global report.
22 October 2025, 00:00 AM
Roads deadly, committees silent
After last year’s mass uprising, at least four key committees or task forces had been entrusted with overseeing road safety -- a critical issue long neglected, costing hundreds of lives annually
21 October 2025, 18:12 PM
Airport fire aftermath: RMG, pharma fear snag in production
Many import consignments of the garment and pharmaceutical sectors are stuck at Dubai and Singapore airports because of the space crisis in Dhaka’s cargo village and the lack of cold room facilities for pharmaceutical raw materials after the fire incident.
21 October 2025, 18:08 PM
66 die from injuries on roads a day
More than 30 lakh people suffer non-fatal injuries in road crashes each year
20 October 2025, 18:02 PM
Govt drafts 2 laws to protect patients, healthcare workers
If any person leads, participates in, or incites any organised group or riot that results in an attack or assault on a healthcare worker or healthcare institution, they may face up to 10 years in jail, or a fine of up to Tk 15 lakh, or both.
18 October 2025, 18:12 PM
Burn injuries claim four lives a day: govt report
Around 1,500 die of burn injuries a year
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Some critical antibiotics now show 79-97% resistance
Health experts say higher AMR rates can lead to more critical illnesses, increased treatment failures
14 October 2025, 18:27 PM
Govt to merge 2 divisions under health ministry
After the home ministry, work has begun to merge the two divisions of the health ministry to ensure better coordination and improved medical services for the people.
12 October 2025, 18:00 PM
64pc polling centres risky
Sixty-four percent of the polling centres across the country are vulnerable to violence, with the highest number of such centres in Dhaka division, and police have finalised an elaborate security plan giving importance to those.
3 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Electricity-Run Vehicles: Govt to bring them under regulation
With the number of electricity-run vehicles like easy-bikes and electric cars increasing gradually in the country, the government has decided to bring those under regulation.
30 November 2018, 18:00 PM
BNP banking on new faces, AL on experience
It was a busy day at the office of the returning officer in the capital's Segunbagicha yesterday.
28 November 2018, 18:00 PM
Children's Death on Roads: A danger not even acknowledged
When it comes to unnatural deaths of children, road accident is the second biggest killer, right after drowning, but there is no specific government policy or action for preventing this or educating children about traffic rules.
27 November 2018, 18:00 PM
Many picked, some dropped
Some controversial Awami League lawmakers got party tickets for the upcoming election.
25 November 2018, 18:00 PM
The Minority Report
While declaring the schedule for the upcoming general election, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda in his speech on November 8, commented that people “irrespective of their caste, creed, and religion get into a festive mood on Election Day”.
22 November 2018, 18:00 PM
Road Transport Act 2018: Not in force yet
The Road Transport Act-2018 is yet to be brought into effect a month after the president's approval, allegedly due to a movement against the law by transport workers.
14 November 2018, 18:00 PM
Ride-Hailing Services: Key guidelines gathering dust
With ride-hailing services growing rapidly in Dhaka, user complaints are also on the rise. But errant operators, drivers, and riders cannot be held accountable because the companies are yet to be registered with the BRTA.
9 November 2018, 18:00 PM
No strike, work abstention before election
Amidst strong criticism over their recent strike, road transport workers have backtracked from tougher movement before the general election expected to be held next month.
6 November 2018, 18:00 PM
Tk 86,687cr projects get Ecnec nod
The government yesterday approved 39 development projects worth Tk 86,687 crore in an apparent move to woo voters ahead of the general election.
4 November 2018, 18:00 PM
Roads, just like before
Bangladesh is going to observe the National Road Safety Day today with the slogan “Will obey law; will make roads safe” against the backdrop of an unprecedented student agitation for safe roads.
21 October 2018, 18:00 PM
'State-backed crime' punished
It was a well-orchestrated plan, executed through abuse of state power, a special court has ruled, delivering verdicts in the two cases filed over the grenade attack on an Awami League rally 14 years ago.
10 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Ruckus, outage in courtroom
The morning rush hour traffic, which generally seems to stretch endlessly, suddenly disappeared at Chankharpul intersection yesterday.
10 October 2018, 18:00 PM
A bid to make AL leaderless
Rivalry between the ruling and the opposition parties is inevitable in politics, but it is utterly unacceptable that attempts will be made to make the opposition leaderless, a special court observed in its verdict in the August 21 grenade attack cases yesterday.
10 October 2018, 18:00 PM
'We're not vote bank of any party'
Bangladesh Hindu Bouddha Christian Oikya Parishad holds its grand rally today at the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan to press home its five-point demand ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.
27 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Aug 21 Grenade Attack Cases: Trial completes after 14 years
Trial of the August 21 grenade attack cases have been completed and its verdicts are set to be delivered on October 10.
18 September 2018, 18:00 PM
JS committee recommends some changes
A parliamentary committee yesterday finalised its report on the much-talked about proposed Road Transport Act, 2018, recommending some changes in the proposed law.
15 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Swarming Motorbikes: Violation of rules rises, risk as well
Every day 1,035 motorbikes are being registered in the country and experts say that if the authorities do not control the number of the accident-prone vehicle, the situation on the road could take a turn for the worse.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Slow Vehicles on Highways: The ban exists only on paper
In an utter disregard for multiple government and court orders, locally-made three-wheelers and other low-speed vehicles continue to operate on national highways, causing frequent road crashes.
26 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Cattle Transportation to Dhaka: Ferry disruption major concern
Despite having an adequate stock, farmers and traders are worried about being able to supply enough sacrificial animals to the major cities, particularly Dhaka, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha due to tailbacks at ferry terminals.
16 August 2018, 18:00 PM