Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) has been declared closed till December 13.

As suspected cases of Covid-19 Omicron variant rise, Indian genome scientists have pitched for a booster dose of the vaccines for those above aged 40 and above with a preference for high-risk populations.

A government-led quarter is involved in a conspiracy to ruin the Chattogram Hill Tracts Peace Accord, said Santu Larma yesterday.

A 12-kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will now cost Tk 85 less at Tk 1,228 from private operators after the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission yesterday adjusted the price in line with the international market.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to work as “frontline soldiers” to implement the Perspective Plan 2041 to make Bangladesh a developed country.

Pakistan today launched an undeclared full-scale war on India. Pakistan made air strikes on a number of airfields in the western region of India and began shelling several places. Immediately,

Even though they had no disabilities at birth, two sisters, namely Supriya Sinha, 22, and Priyanti Sinha, 19, lost motor function in their hands when they were in school. Presently, they are living with their family in a rented house in Magura area of Moulvibazar’s Kulaura municipal town.

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is likely to arrive in Dhaka on December 7 on a two-day visit.

Six power distribution companies have so far filed a total of 21,838 cases against customers for non-payment of outstanding electricity bills while the total arrears against these cases is Tk 594.16 crore.

Bangladesh has suspended on-arrival visas for passengers coming from outside of the country to contain the new Covid-19 variant Omicron.

The High Court today directed the Dhaka University authorities to reinstate Sabnam Jahan, a faculty member of its management department, to the post of associate professor with all relevant facilities.

The High Court today confirmed the death sentence of two convicts, upheld the life imprisonment of one, and acquitted two others in a case filed for the rape and murder of a child, Tania Akhter, in Narayanganj, 22 years ago.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said passengers arriving from South Africa must undergo a compulsory quarantine period of 14 days.

The government will launch a long-term project on the supply of drinking water across the country through the use of internal sources of water, said LGRD Minister Md Tazul Islam today.

Laboratory analysis of the antibody-based COVID-19 therapy GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.L) (GSK) is developing with U.S. partner Vir (VIR.O) has indicated the drug is effective against the new Omicron variant, the British drugmaker said on Thursday.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said the number of Covid-19 testing labs will be increased if the number of passengers at Dhaka airport go up.

At least 108 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am today, of whom 62 are from outside Dhaka, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Three persons have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Fire broke out at a four-storey building on DC Road in Chattogram city’s West Bakalia area this afternoon.

It could take weeks before we can understand its impact.