Climate Crisis and Child Health in Bangladesh: Building Resilient Cities for the Next Generation
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Climate Crisis and Child Health in Bangladesh: Building Resilient Cities for the Next Generation

By: Shah Israt AzmeriClimate change has emerged as one of the most critical global crises of our time. Its impacts are felt most severely in climate-vulnerable countries, with Bangladesh standing at the forefront. Disasters such as cyclones, floods, river erosion, soil and water salinity, heatwaves,

Bangladesh Post • 2 Days, Nov 1, 2026 6:14 AM
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PIA names Adrian Hamilton-Manns as new CEO

International Airlines (PIA) has appointed aviation executive Adrian

The Bangladesh Monitor • 2 Days, Nov 1, 2026 6:12 AM
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“Reaching 50 goals with Real Madrid is very special,” Bellingham said after the match.

The Daily Star • 2 Days, Nov 1, 2026 6:02 AM
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Flash floods force evacuations across US Southwest, Colorado town faces historic river rise

Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and mandatory evacuations across parts of the southwestern United States on Sunday, as a Colorado tourist town prepared for its main river to reach potentially historic levels.

UNB • 2 Days, Nov 1, 2026 5:43 AM
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Trump campaigns in Iowa, Kansas as Republicans seek to retain control of Congress

US President Donald Trump wrapped up the final weekend of a turbulent midterm election campaign with rallies in Iowa and Kansas, two states he has comfortably won in previous elections, as Republicans face tough challenges to retain their majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives.

UNB • 2 Days, Nov 1, 2026 5:32 AM
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The Buriganga river continues to be polluted by untreated chemical waste from printing, knitting and dyeing factories near Dhaleshwar Gudara Ghat in Shyampur, Dhaka. Toxic waste from more than a hundred factories in the area is discharged into the river, posing a serious threat to aquatic life and the environment. PHOTO: PALASH KHAN

The Daily Star • 2 Days, Nov 1, 2026 5:29 AM
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Dhaka ranks 4th in global list of cities with worst air quality

Dhaka ranked fourth among cities with the worst air quality in the world on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 165 at 10:20am.

UNB • 2 Days, Nov 1, 2026 5:28 AM
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Japan’s projection of up to $6.35 billion in private investment in Bangladesh over five years, potentially creating two lakh jobs, deserves serious attention.

The Daily Star • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 5:15 AM
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Popular actress Niha becomes SkinO's brand ambassador

BP DeskActress Naznin Nahar Niha has joined local skincare brand SkinO as its brand ambassador. On Sunday, November 1st, Niha officially became a part of the SkinO family at an event held at the brand's head office.Operating under the slogan "Healthy Skin Everyday," SkinO works with hi

Bangladesh Post • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 4:54 AM
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UNB Bogura Correspondent Abul Kalam Azad passes away

Abul Kalam Azad, Bogura correspondent of the United News of Bangladesh (UNB), died in the early hours of Monday. He was 55.

UNB • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 4:49 AM
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The title 'Nayakraj' was not simply an honorific; it became a lasting recognition of his stature in the history of Bangladeshi cinema.

The Daily Star • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 4:41 AM
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Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire ends

Civilians in Ukraine’s southeastern Kherson region prepared Sunday for the end of a localized ceasefire that has marked the most significant truce between Kyiv and Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began nearly five years ago.

UNB • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 4:40 AM
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Ireland have already booked their place at next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier courtesy of their spot on the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, while Namibia will likely have to earn their position via the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off.

The Daily Star • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 4:40 AM
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About 80 percent of disaster-affected households need cash support within 72 hours to cope with the initial shocks, according to a new study conducted across four districts.

The Daily Star • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 4:33 AM
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Shah Rukh Khan marked his 61st birthday on November 2 with the release of “Tu Mil Jaaye”, the first song from his upcoming film “King”. The track, unveiled at midnight, brings Shah Rukh and Deepika Padukone together on screen, with vocals by Arijit Singh and an English rap performed by Ed Sheeran.

The Daily Star • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 4:25 AM
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Banglalink redefines digital convenience with "Mukto", an app for all

Banglalink is set to transform its MyBL self-service app into Mukto, a digital platform designed to bring telecom products, connectivity and lifestyle services under one roof, regardless of which mobile operator users subscribe to.Bangladesh’s first telco-agnostic digital platform, 'Mukto&

Bangladesh Post • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 4:11 AM
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Transparency in aircraft purchases, projects must be ensured: Millat

Dhaka: The government is committed to ensuring full transparency and accountability in all procurement processes and projects under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, including the planned purchase of aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, said Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat.

The Bangladesh Monitor • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 4:09 AM
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Bangladesh needs about $2 billion of investment, along with careful planning and skilled workers, to achieve the target of installing 4,000 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar capacity within a year, according to energy specialists.

The Daily Star • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 3:39 AM
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IPDC Finance PLC is going to raise a total of Tk 400 crore by issuing two bonds, including a green one, to institutional and private investors.

The Daily Star • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 3:38 AM
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Two die from dengue, suspected measles

Another person died with measles symptoms in Dhaka Division and another from dengue in Khulna over the past 24 hours.

The Asian Age • 3 Days, Nov 1, 2026 3:32 AM
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