Fed up with toxic air, Jakarta residents are holding their breath for a court ruling

Born and raised in the bustling megacity of Jakarta, Indonesia's densely populated, traffic-choked capital, environmentalist..

Drinking any amount of alcohol causes damage to the brain, study finds

There is no such thing as a "safe" level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated..

Arrest of Rozina a major strike against media freedom: HRW

International human rights watchdog, Human Rights Watch, on Thursday said that the detention of journalist Rozina Islam..

Nine individuals, one institution receives Swadhinata Padak 2021

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday handed over Swadhinata Padak to nine individuals and one institution..

Case against Rozina transferred to DB amid journalists’ protests

A cross-section of people continued nationwide protests against the arrest and alleged torture of Daily Prothom Alo..

Bangladesh approves China vaccine import without tender

The cabinet committee on economic affairs in a meeting on Wednesday approved in principle a health ministry...

Covid situation worsening around globe amid mass vaccinations

The Covid-19 situation is worsening around the world with each passing the day, despite mass vaccinations.

Former Minneapolis cop Chauvin convicted in Floyd murder case

s been tense awaiting the Chauvin verdict and the city has seen nightly protests since Daunte Wright,..

Public gathering continues increasing amid Covid restrictions

Public movement and gathering on the streets of the city and elsewhere in Bangladesh continued increasing on Wednesday..

Khaleda’s health condition improving, say doctors

The health condition of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia, who was infected with coronavirus..