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5 Most polluted capitals in the World; Delhi tops the list for the 4th consecutive year

Here we list the top five most polluted capitals in the World in 2023, as per the Air Quality Report 2023 conducted by Swiss organisation, IQAir.

19 March 2024, 06:12 IST

5 Most polluted capitals in the World; Delhi tops the list for the 4th consecutive year

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5 Most polluted capitals in the World; Delhi tops the list for the 4th consecutive year

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5 Most polluted capitals in the World; Delhi tops the list for the 4th consecutive year

19 March 2024, 06:12 IST

Three arrested in connection with deadly fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

The fire broke out around 9:50 pm on Thursday at the restaurant named “Kacchi Bhai” on the first floor of the building, Green Cozy Cottage, and quickly spread to the upper floors that had more restaurants and a garment shop.

02 March 2024, 08:19 IST

Three arrested in connection with deadly fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

Three arrested in connection with deadly fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

Three arrested in connection with deadly fire at shopping mall in Dhaka

02 March 2024, 08:19 IST

Fire at seven-storey shopping mall in Bangladesh's capital kills at least 46 people

The fire on Thursday night that engulfed the Green Cozy Cottage building in the capital’s Baily Road area housed several restaurants and shops.

29 February 2024, 21:44 IST

Fire at seven-storey shopping mall in Bangladesh's capital kills at least 46 people

Fire at seven-storey shopping mall in Bangladesh's capital kills at least 46 people

Fire at seven-storey shopping mall in Bangladesh's capital kills at least 46 people

29 February 2024, 21:44 IST

India, Bangladesh DG-level border talks in Dhaka next month

A delegation led by Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Nitin Agrawal is slated to travel to Bangladesh for the meeting to be held between March 5-9.

29 February 2024, 06:48 IST

India, Bangladesh DG-level border talks in Dhaka next month

India, Bangladesh DG-level border talks in Dhaka next month

India, Bangladesh DG-level border talks in Dhaka next month

29 February 2024, 06:48 IST

Eight Rohingya refugees injured in fire at camp in Bangladesh's Bhasan Char island

Bangladesh has relocated around 32,000 people from border camps in the southeastern district of Cox's Bazar to Bhasan Char Island since late 2020.

24 February 2024, 10:11 IST

Eight Rohingya refugees injured in fire at camp in Bangladesh's Bhasan Char island

Eight Rohingya refugees injured in fire at camp in Bangladesh's Bhasan Char island

Eight Rohingya refugees injured in fire at camp in Bangladesh's Bhasan Char island

24 February 2024, 10:11 IST

Meghalaya govt to unveil statue, bust of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing in Dhaka

'I am happy to announce that on February 16, we will unveil a life-size statue and a bust of U Tirot Sing in Dhaka,' Lyngdoh, who is the government spokesperson, told reporters on Wednesday.

25 January 2024, 05:06 IST

Meghalaya govt to unveil statue, bust of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing in Dhaka

Meghalaya govt to unveil statue, bust of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing in Dhaka

Meghalaya govt to unveil statue, bust of Khasi freedom fighter U Tirot Sing in Dhaka

25 January 2024, 05:06 IST

IndiGo flight, diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather, returns to Guwahati

The IndiGo flight 5319 had to be diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather in Guwahati and 'initially Kolkata and Bhubaneswar were considered for landing,' an airline spokesperson said.

13 January 2024, 04:54 IST

IndiGo flight, diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather, returns to Guwahati

IndiGo flight, diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather, returns to Guwahati

IndiGo flight, diverted to Dhaka due to bad weather, returns to Guwahati

13 January 2024, 04:54 IST

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM Hasina, greets on re-election

According to a PMO spokesman, ambassadors of Russia, China, Bhutan, Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka, alongside the Indian envoy, called on the premier at her Ganobhaban residence and pledged continued support of their countries to Bangladesh.

08 January 2024, 10:41 IST

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM Hasina, greets on re-election

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM Hasina, greets on re-election

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM Hasina, greets on re-election

08 January 2024, 10:41 IST

Amnesty International condemns Nobel laureate Yunus' conviction by Bangladesh court

The 83-year-old economist, Dr Muhammad Yunus, was on Monday sentenced to six months in jail by a court for violating the labour laws, which was termed as 'politically motivated' by his supporters ahead of the January 7 general elections.

02 January 2024, 12:42 IST

Amnesty International condemns Nobel laureate Yunus' conviction by Bangladesh court

Amnesty International condemns Nobel laureate Yunus' conviction by Bangladesh court

Amnesty International condemns Nobel laureate Yunus' conviction by Bangladesh court

02 January 2024, 12:42 IST

Bangladesh opens landmark metro rail to ease traffic jams in Dhaka

On December 28 last year, Bangladesh launched its first metro rail service with Japanese assistance to ease commuting in the capital Dhaka, one of the most congested cities in the world.

04 November 2023, 16:23 IST

Bangladesh opens landmark metro rail to ease traffic jams in Dhaka

Bangladesh opens landmark metro rail to ease traffic jams in Dhaka

Bangladesh opens landmark metro rail to ease traffic jams in Dhaka

04 November 2023, 16:23 IST