A Dhaka tribunal today set August 31 to deliver verdict against eight members of the banned militant group Ansar Al Islam in a case filed over the murders of LGBT activist Xulhaz Mannan and his associate Mahbub Rabby Tonoy in 2016.

Meghna Group of Industries (MGI) has entered into the local ceramic sector with its brand Fresh Ceramic.

Iran restarted exports of gasoline and gasoil to Afghanistan a few days ago, following a request from the Taliban, Iran's Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters' Union said on Monday.

One more died while at least 276 more dengue patients were hospitalized in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)

Seven people including four teenagers died in separate lightning strikes in Dinajpur today.

A Dhaka court today placed Bijoy Krishna Talukder on a two-day remand in a case filed over storing shots of Moderna vaccines at Sheba Clinic in Chalabon area of Dhaka’s Dakkhinkhan.

One hundred and seventeen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours preceding 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

China reported no new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 on Monday for the first time since July, a sign the current outbreak may be waning amid Beijing's 'zero-tolerance' stance and tough anti-virus measures across the country.

Supreme Court chamber judge today stayed for six weeks a High Court verdict that granted bail to Joy Gopal Sarkar, general secretary of Dhaka Wanderers Club, in four separate money laundering cases. He allegedly had links to the illegal casino business.

Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan was shot by Liaqat Ali, former Inspector of Baharchhara Investigation Centre, as per the instruction of former officer-in-charge of Teknaf Police Station Pradeep Kumar Das, Sinha’s elder sister said in her testimony today.

A woman has alleged that a sub-inspector “took Tk 2.5 lakh” from her home in Dhaka’s Rupnagar area during a drive on Thursday.

A Dhaka court today framed charges against Monir Hossain, widely known as "Golden Monir", in a case filed over possessing firearms.

Bangladesh has called for peace in Afghanistan, security of its people, and quick evacuation of foreigners who got stranded following Taliban’s takeover on August 15 after the US withdrew troops.

The Election Commission (EC) has decided to hold by-polls to Sylhet-3 constituency on September 4.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the authorities concerned to design a separate programme and bring the industrial workers and their families under the Covid-19 vaccination coverage soon.

The Philippines has approved the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccine, the country's vaccine procurement chief said on Monday, making it among the first countries in Asia to approve the single-dose vaccine.

Those waiting for long for the second dose of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine have been asked to contact the nearest vaccination centres as early as possible for getting the shot.

The High Court today ordered a man to produce his 22-year-old daughter, whom he allegedly confined in his house is Dhaka’s Uttara, in court before September 1.

Deviating from previous stance, Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said mass Covid-19 vaccination campaigns will not be held in the country any more.

Fazli is the largest and sweetest of the natural varieties of mangoes. However, hybrid mangoes are gradually gaining popularity among local consumers. As a result, many Fazli mango growers are now shifting to hybrid mango production.