A two-month-long ban on all kinds of fishing, including jatka (hilsa fry) fishing, in the 70-km Padma-Meghna sanctuary area will come into effect on March 1, impacting 43,000 registered fishermen in Chandpur
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
The lawmakers elected to reserved women's seats will take their oaths this afternoon
Two sisters, both below five years of age, died within a span of four days after contracting a "viral infection", and their parents have been placed in isolation at a hospital
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 266 at 9:01am today, Dhaka ranked second on the list of cities worldwide
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked authorities concerned to complete the ongoing development projects as early as possible and embark upon new schemes after proper scrutiny.
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today secured bail in one more case filed with Paltan Model Police Station over political violence centring the BNP rally in Dhaka on October 28 last year
The High Court today sought a report on how the seized evidences, items and articles are preserved at depositories (malkhanas) in police stations and courts across the country..The court ordered the inspector general of police to submit a report detailing the conditions of the seized items
As city life continues to be impacted by the cold weather, Dhaka's air quality remained in the 'unhealthy' zone this morning
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a post-election press conference at the Gono Bhaban at 3:00pm tomorrow
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the rivers must be saved to protect Bangladesh
Cyclonic Storm Michaung over southwest Bay and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards and now lies over west central Bay of Bengal and adjoining area
Inspector General of Prisons ASM Anisul Haque and Home Secretary (Security Service Division) Abdullah Al Masud Chowdhury today apologised unconditionally to the Supreme Court for violating its directive to promote six prison officials to posts of senior jail superintendent
The High Court today questioned the legality of law enforcers' action of keeping Jashore's Jubo Dal leader Md Aminur Rahman Modhu in bar fetters while he was being treated at a Dhaka hospital
Dhaka has ranked fourth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the graduates of National Defence Course (NDC) and Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) to contribute to national development