At least 604 new infections were recorded and six people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) today elected Shah Alam and Ruhin Hossain Prince as its president and general secretary respectively.

“My son is safe and well now,” informed the mother of the chief engineer of state-owned vessel Banglar Samriddhi which was abandoned by all the Bangladeshi sailors yesterday evening, a day after it came under attack near a Ukrainian port leaving a crew member dead.

Police have arrested two Al-Badr leaders in Gopalpur upazila of Tangail for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity and genocide during the Liberation War.

There was a 30km long tailback on both sides of Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Cumilla this afternoon. It was taking three to four hours to cover a 20km to 30km distance.

The wait is finally over as the ICC Women's World Cup arrives. Eight teams packed with seasoned campaigners and rising stars, the 12th edition of the mega event is geared to captivate audiences with all the talent on offer. Although it was a daunting task to narrow down the players to watch, but here are the eight excellent cricketers, one curated from each country.  

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the researchers to ensure that the practical use of their research knowledge is for the wellbeing of the country’s people.

Bangladesh would face serious challenges due to climate change and the national economy might bear the burnt, suggested a report of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Muslims in Bangladesh will observe the Shab-e-Barat on the night of March 18 because the Shaban moon was not sighted in the country yesterday.

The price of 12kg liquefied petroleum gas supplied by firms in cylinders has increased to Tk 1,391, up Tk 151 from its February price.

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed no let-up in his invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, even as the warring sides met for ceasefire talks and Kyiv demanded safe passage for besieged civilians.

The first UK-Bangladesh defence dialogue which is set to promote defence and military cooperation in the fields of global and regional security issues have been held in the capital.

Opener Tamim Iqbal and all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to the Test squad while uncapped pacer Khaled Ahmed got a maiden call-up in ODIs as Bangladesh announced squads for their three-ODI and two-Test tour of South Africa in March-April. 

The jute and textile ministry plans to honour 11 individuals and organisations for their contribution in increasing production and export of jute and jute products.

Bangladesh T20I skipper Mahmudullah Riyad was all praise for spinner Nasum Ahmed, whose joint-career best T20I figures helped Bangladesh crush Afghanistan by 61 runs in the first of two T20Is at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.

Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Co-operatives Minister Md Tazul Islam today said as like before every person will have to take the approval of the structural and architectural plans from the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) to construct buildings in city corporation areas.

Premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan completed 400 wickets in white-ball cricket during Bangladesh's first T20I against Afghanistan in Mirpur today. 

The government is giving utmost importance to ensure the safety of the stranded Bangladeshi crew members of Banglar Samriddhi in Ukraine, said State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury today.

At least 657 new infections were recorded and five people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

A Chapainawabganj court today sentenced two people to life in prison for possessing drugs.