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Dhaka records second-worst in AQI this morning

Dhaka ranks second among cities worldwide with the worst air quality, recording an AQI of 260 at 9:55 am on Friday.

The city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, posing serious health risks to residents, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). India’s Delhi and Qatar’s Doha occupied the first and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 330 and 230, respectively.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unh...

Pubali Bank holds 1500th board meeting

Pubali Bank PLC, one of the leading private commercial banks of Bangladesh, today held its 1500th  Meeting of the Board of Directors, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s long-standing tradition of strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic leadership.

The occasion was commemorated with a cake-cutting ceremony attended by former Chairman Hafiz Ahmed Mazumdar alongside current Board members and senior management. [caption id="attachment_34860" align="alignleft" width="448"]

Bangladesh, Pakistan discuss shipping, labour cooperation

Shipping and Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain today said exchanging experiences and expanding cooperation in the shipping and labour sectors would bring tangible benefits to the people of Bangladesh and Pakistan.

“Bangladesh believes in deepening relations with neighbouring and friendly countries based on mutual understanding and shared interests,” he said when Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider made a call on him at his secretariat office here. Bilateral ties, trade expansion, and cooperation in shipping, maritime affairs, and labour sectors came up for discussion during the call.

China aims to establish military base in Bangladesh

The United States has issued a warning to India regarding China’s dual strategy, as outlined in a Pentagon report. The document reveals that while China is working to de-escalate tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), it is simultaneously enhancing military cooperation with Pakistan.

Notably, in October 2024, India and China agreed to withdraw from friction points along the LAC. Despite this, the Pentagon suggests that China’s agenda includes preventing India from aligning too closely with the U.S. and normalising relations.

I have a plan: Tarique Rahman

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today said he has a plan for the people of the country to build a prosperous and safe Bangladesh, seeking cooperation from all to translate his dream plan into reality.

“I have a plan for the people of my country and for the country,” he told a mammoth, jubilant crowd gathered at the July 36 Expressway in the capital to welcome him on his historic homecoming after a long 17 years in exile in the UK.
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