Benapole Custom House today cancelled the licence of a clearing and forwarding (C&F) agent for allegedly evading tax of Tk 1 crore by making false declaration.

Climate change will leave the most adverse impact on the food system of developing countries, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque said.

Dhaka stocks fell for the second consecutive day as investors remained cautious today ahead of Bangladesh Bank’s stance on monetary policy, which is likely to be announced on July 29.

At least 143 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8am today, which is the highest in a single day this year.

The government will launch a mass vaccination campaign at union level from August 7, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said today.

Four farm labourers began their difficult journey from Gomostapur of Chapainawabganj this morning to Faridpur. They have started their journey on the basis of a phone call from a farmer in Faridpur. With no long route vehicles on the way, they have already changed vehicles five times till morning. They will endure this ordeal as they have no work in their area at this moment.

Six Rohingya refugees, including a child, died in landslides in two camps at Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar today.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary number three as a low-pressure area has been formed over the North Bay and adjoining areas.

Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan was adorned with the rank badge of Air Chief Marshal today.

The Supreme Court stayed -- for six more weeks -- a High Court order that granted bail to Md Azam Khan, an alleged ringleader of a human trafficking gang.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reaffirmed her government's stance to ensure Covid-19 vaccine doses for all.

On the fifth day of the ongoing strict lockdown, commuters and all kinds of vehicles including motorcycles, private cars and microbuses are still crossing the river via Paturia-Daulatdia ferry terminals --  violating restrictions.

Nineteen leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir were arrested from a house in Chattogram city last night.

Local Awami League leaders arranged a programme in Natore this morning, amid the ongoing lockdown, to celebrate the birthday of Sajeeb Wazed, Prime Minister's ICT Adviser.

Nine people died of Covid-19 and 16 with Covid-like symptoms in the Barishal division in 24 hours (till 8 am today).

In a stern warning to public servants, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said no irregularities in their profession will be tolerated.

Dhaka’s air saw significant fall in pollution level during the three days following Eid-ul-Azha.

Twenty-one people – 11 male and 10 female -- died at the Covid unit of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital in 24 hours till 8am today.

Seven people died of Covid-19 and five with symptoms at Covid units of three Bogura hospitals in 24 hours (till 8 am) today.

All the ad-interim orders delivered by the High Court including those regarding bails have been extended for the next one month because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.