The High Court today verbally ordered the authorities concerned of the government to provide training to the executive magistrates concerned so that they can conduct mobile court “properly” and “legally”.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has written to Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen to implement the recently concluded MoU in the field of disaster management, resilience, and mitigation on a priority basis.

An alleged Rohingya robber was killed in a so-called shootout with members of Rab at Teknaf upzila in Cox’s Bazar early today.

Nine people died of Covid-19 and two with Covid-like symptoms in Kushtia in 24 hours till 8am today.

The High Court today cleared the way for the Election Commission (EC) to resume the process for holding by-election to Sylhet-3 constituency.

Cabinet Division today issued a circular, extending the ongoing restrictions on public and transport movement till August 10, considering the current Covid-19 pandemic situation.

Barishal Division recorded 32 deaths from Covid-19 and its symptoms in 24 hours till this morning, which is the highest single-day toll in the division.

Seventeen people – nine male and eight female -- died at the Covid unit of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) in 24 hours till 8am today.

The fire that broke out in a warehouse of Singer Bangladesh in Savar, was brought under control this afternoon.

Bangladesh, for the first time in history, has sent a delegation to Iran for attending the oath-taking ceremony of an Iranian president – a step that analysts say reflects Dhaka’s approach of maintaining balance in foreign policy.

Unidentified criminals completely damaged bitter gourd plants, belonging to three farmers, on 1.25 acres of land in Kalai upazila due to unknown reason.

Musical instrument makers in Pirojpur are passing hard days as their sales dropped due to the countrywide lockdown imposed to curb the outbreak of Covid-19.

At least 19 people were killed and 16 others injured by lightning in two incidents in Chapainawabganj and Kishoreganj yesterday.

The government only recently decided to set up warning systems in 723 lightning prone areas in the country, even though 2,400 people died in lightning strikes over the past decade, including 19 just yesterday.

Faced with widespread criticism, the government yesterday backtracked on its decision -- made just a day before -- of not allowing people aged over 18 on the streets from August 11 unless they are vaccinated against Covid-19.

The World Bank’s Refugee Policy Review Framework, which has been sent to the government for opinion, speaks of sustainable solutions to the protracted refugee situation and social inclusion, but it is not Bangladesh specific and maintains “no one-size-fits-all” principle.

This year as Bangladesh celebrates its Golden Jubilee, Bangalee diasporas abroad, including in the UK, too are rejoicing while looking back at the country’s independence movement.

The Pakistan government today published a white paper containing explanation and description of the actions taken by the military government since the night of 25 March 1971.

In the span of only one day, top ministers and ministries of Bangladesh have made confusing comments on how the country will operate from August 11 -- at a time when the nation is struggling with the worst spike of Covid-19 yet, the economy is crumbling and when swift, coordinated and strategic action are paramount to save millions.

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has criticised the Centre for Policy Dialogue’s recommendation to increase government monitoring on inbound remittances worth over $5,000.