Three cases were filed against leaders and activists of BNP over yesterday’s clash with police in Dhaka’s Science Lab area.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate three special flights on the Dhaka-Rajshahi route from May 29 to May 31 to facilitate journeys of Rajshahi University admission seekers.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said they would counter anyone who tries to obstruct the next general elections.

Following last night's showers, there may be more rain in Dhaka in the afternoon today, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in its forecast.

Activists of BNP and members of police locked in a clash in Dhaka’s Science Lab area this afternoon.

The trial of the Niko graft case against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and seven others began at a Dhaka court today with the deposition of the complainant.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has tested positive for Covid-19 again.

Dhaka and some other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in the 24 hours from 9:00am today.

At least one dengue patient died while 33 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this 8:00am today.

The trial of the graft case filed against BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman and his wife Zubaida Rahman began at a Dhaka court this afternoon.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the hajj pilgrims and Alem-Ulema (Islamic scholars) to contribute in building a modern and knowledge-based developed nation by keeping the children away from militancy and terrorism.

Customs officials seized 204 gold bars weighing over 23kgs at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this morning.

After observing a similar programme in Dhaka yesterday, BNP today announced marches in 10 other metropolitan cities on May 23 and 28 to press home its 10-point demand, including holding the next general election under a non-party caretaker government.

Animal lovers in the capital formed a human chain demanding that the perpetrators of elephant killing be brought to book.

Dhaka saw light rainfall this morning, which helped improve the air quality and provide relief from the heat.

Trains will run every 10 minutes from 8:00am to 11:00pm, every 15 minutes from 11:01am to 3:00pm, every 10 minutes from 3:01pm to 6:00pm, and every 15 minutes from 6:01pm to 8:00pm

A day labourer, who was asleep on a stone-laden truck, fell off the vehicle and was crushed under its wheel in Dhaka’s Badda area early today.

Twenty-five pro-BNP lawyers were sued over yesterday’s violence at the Supreme Court Bar Association premises.

The United Arab Emirates will continue its cooperation with Bangladesh in the development of its infrastructure and sea ports for mutual benefits.

A bout of heavy rain drenched Dhaka city this morning, disrupting commute and the workday in general..Rain started in Dhaka city around 9:00am and lasted for about an hour and a half.