State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today said killings in a number of points along the long Bangladesh-India border came down to virtually zero in recent years though problems remain in some points like Lalmonirhat.

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has sent a letter to Jatiya Party's presidium member Hazi Saifuddin Ahmed Milon asking him to stop illegally putting up posters.

Exploring the Afro-South Asia connection and the untold narratives of the Habshi rulers during the Sultanate period in Bengal, globally renowned researcher, archivist, and curator Dr Kenneth X Robbins on Tuesday said that the historic ties between the Afro-South Asian communities need to be closely studied across the globe.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked expatriate Bangladeshis not to send money (to the country) via hundi, a cross-border money transfer method that bypasses the legal banking system.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked police officials to take proper action against any destructive activity to ensure uninterrupted economic progress in the country.

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Heavy fog disrupts flight operations at Dhaka airport for fourth consecutive day today. At least one international flight was diverted, and seven others were delayed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) today.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the next national election will be held as per the country's constitution, and her government is ready to welcome election observers.

The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase today approved proposals for importing one lakh tonnes of rice through open tenders..The proposals include import of 50,000 tonnes of non-boiled rice worth Tk 210.35 crore from India and another 50,000 tonnes of rice worth Tk 213.40 crore from Singa

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Today is the fourth death anniversary of former general secretary of Awami League and public administration minister Syed Ashraful Islam.

The 75th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) will be observed across the country through various programmes tomorrow.

A Dhaka court today deferred till January 26 the hearing on charge framing against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in two cases filed over "undermining" the national flag and observing a "fake birthday" on August 15.

Newly-appointed Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain said his first task will be to enhance coordination at all levels, in all ministries and offices.

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At least 38 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.

The High Court today cleared the way for the lower court concerned to resume the trial in a 22-year-old corruption case against former BNP Chief Whip Md Zainul Abdin Farooque..The HC lifted a stay order on the trial proceedings of the case and also ordered the lower court to finish the tri

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Three officials of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) were today removed from service due to irregularities and corruption.

A Dhaka tribunal today granted bail to former superintendent of police Babul Akhter's father and brother after their surrender before it in a case filed by PBI chief under the Digital Security Act.