Dhaka has topped the global list of the world’s most polluted cities, recording a “very unhealthy” Air Quality Index (AQI) of 299, just shy of the hazardous threshold, according to the latest industry air-quality data. Close behind, Delhi ranked second with an AQI of 264, while Lahore placed third at 228, underscoring the severe air […]
T20 World Cup Uncertainty Continues as Ireland Confirms It Will Not Play in India
Cricket Ireland has firmly stated that Ireland will not play its ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage matches in India, dismissing speculation that a group swap with Bangladesh was being considered. The clarification comes after claims from Bangladesh that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had approached the International Cricket Council (ICC) to explore exchanging […]
Pakistan–Bangladesh Relations Warm as Dhaka–Karachi Flights Get Green Light
Pakistan has approved flight operations for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, allowing the Bangladeshi national carrier to operate between Dhaka and Karachi, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority confirmed on Friday. The move signals a further thaw in relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh after decades of limited engagement. According to a PCAA spokesperson, Biman has been granted initial […]