Valentine’s Romance at Westin Dhaka

The Westin Dhaka, city's mosticonic hotel, is set to transform into a romantic haven for lovebirds as it announces an extravagant 7-day long “Valentine's Romance” celebration. Starting from February 7th till February 14th, 2024, said a press release. The Westin Dhaka will offer an enchanting atmosphere of love, tantalizing foods, interactive

Inauguration of Mulytic’s First EV Charging Station

A significant milestone in sustainable transportation was achieved recently, as the first electric vehicle (EV) charging station outside Dhaka was inaugurated in Jashore. The station, located in the Khayertala area of Jessore city, represents a pivotal moment in the nation's journey towards eco-friendly commuting options. Md Habibur Rahman, Senior Secretary to

Rain likely in Dhaka on Thursday

Rain likely in Dhaka on Thursday Amidst the ongoing mild cold wave, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted rainfall in various regions, including Dhaka. Over the next 24 hours - starting from 9 am today - rain is anticipated in Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions. The Met office has highlighted a likelihood

Dhaka Metro set to be fully operational in Jan

The authorities are facing various challenges with constructing the around 24.23-km of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway, indicating possible delays to make it fully operational within the timeframe, while two stations of the Dhaka Metro Rail are awaiting operation. The much-talked-about metro rail and the elevated expressway have been partially opened in

Biman commences flights on Dhaka-Chennai route

Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Saturday started operating direct flights on its newly added Dhaka-Chennai-Dhaka route. State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Md. Mahbub Ali, virtually inaugurated the flight at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Biman flights will depart from Dhaka to Chennai every Saturday, Monday, and Thursday at 12:50 pm. On the same

Earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of country

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolted different parts of the country including the capital this morning. The quake was felt in Chattogram, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Rangpur, Chuadanga, Noakhali, Kushtia and other parts of the country. Rabiul Haque, officer-in-charge of the Meteorological Office, said that the place of origin of the earthquake was Ramganj. According to

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

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 261 at 8:57 am today, Dhaka ranked 4th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality. India’s Kolkata, Pakistan’s Lahore and India’s Delhi occupied the first three spots, with AQI scores of 291 and 272, and 262 respectively. An AQI between

Dhaka-Delhi collaboration stressed to deal with cyber threats

Speakers from Bangladesh and India emphasized for enhancing the skills and capabilities of individuals engaged in technology-related tasks to safeguard digital space in the face of fast-growing cyber-attacks and threats at a function today. They stressed that more collaborative endeavors for sharing knowledge and experiences, along with offering exercises and training

Korea’s Osstem Implant to host meeting in Dhaka

Osstem Implant, a prominent dental implant company based in South Korea, is set to host an Osstem Meeting in Bangladesh. This event marks a significant milestone in the company's journey in Bangladesh. The Osstem Meeting aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of dental implant techniques and technological solutions. It is expected

Dhaka Regency declares Tourism Fest Offer

Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort is thrilled to announce an exclusive Tourism Fest 2023Offer, a press release said Wednesday. It promises an unforgettable experience for travelers, tourists and its guests. This exciting event is set to kick off on 27 October 2023 and will run through 30 October 2023, providing a