The interim government yesterday said initiatives have been taken to amend the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Act to try organisations those involved in crimes against humanity.

The announcement came during an ongoing protest programme that began last night in front of Jamuna.

Today's air was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups", referring to a health threat.

Biman flights from Dhaka to London, Toronto, and Rome are currently taking one to two hours longer than usual because of rerouting amid the tensions between India and Pakistan, officials said.

Heatwave expected to intensify in Dhaka over next three days

The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a case against former Awami League lawmaker Morshed Alam over allegations of embezzling a large sum of money under the guise of purchasing land.

Eminent jurist Barrister Abdur Razzaq passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Dhaka's Dhanmondi yesterday afternoon. He was 75.

The High Court yesterday stayed for three months a decision made by the Dhaka South City Corporation to set up a cattle market at Aftabnagar in Dhaka ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

The report will be submitted to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at 11:00am.

The court ordered the government to submit the report in 30 days.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will return home on Monday after her medical check-up in London.

He also said the government is ensuring various facilities for the expatriates.

Team NeoScreenix, comprising five CSE students, stood out for their innovative early breast cancer detection technology.

Chanting slogans, the party activists and supporters began arriving at the venue from 12:00pm.

The High Court yesterday fixed May 8 for delivering its verdict on the death references and appeals of the 2001 Ramna Batamul carnage case.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged the police to ensure that they are not used by anyone during the next national polls as the interim government is committed to holding a free, fair, and peaceful election.

Shahrin Islam Chowdhury Tuhin, former BNP lawmaker from Nilphamari-1, was sent to jail today after his surrender before two separate Dhaka courts in two cases in which he was sentenced to 21 years in prison.

On March 25, the ACC pressed charges against Hasina, Joy and 16 others in the two cases.

The High Court yesterday issued a set of directives in order to save Mogra river in Netrokona from encroachment and pollution.

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered authorities to take steps to get an arrest warrant issued through Interpol against Saima Wazed Putul, daughter of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in connection with charges of irregularities in plot allocation in Purbachal New Town.