British Foreign Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home calls on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today at his official residence. In the hourlong meeting they discuss various bilateral and international issues. Douglas-Home praises Bangladesh’s decision to join the Commonwealth.

Amidst rising border tension with China, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday embarked on a three-day visit to Russia during which he will hold talks with top Russian military brass.

A suspected drug peddler was killed in a “shootout” with Rapid Action Battalion in his rented flat in Ashulia of Savar yesterday.

An Italian collective brought dozens of migrants to safety Saturday in the country’s first such arrival by a charity rescue ship since the coronavirus pandemic eased.

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, erupted twice yesterday, sending clouds of grey ash 6,000 metres into the sky, the country’s geological agency said.

Yemen’s southern separatists have seized control of the strategic island of Socotra, which had been in the hands of pro-government forces, and have begun implementing self-rule, officials on both sides said.

Spain reopened its borders with France yesterday, getting rid of one of the most potent symbols of Europe’s battle against the coronavirus, as infections in Latin America surged past two million.

The Armed Forces will supervise the 1,000-bed isolation hospital for Covid-19 patients on the ground floor of DNCC market in Mohakhali.

Chinese researchers have started a second phase human trial of a possible coronavirus vaccine, the Institute of Medical Biology at Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (IMBCAMS) said yesterday, in efforts to further assess effectiveness and safety.

A total of 255 cars, microbuses and ambulances were allowed to operate under the ride-hailing services from yesterday because the authorities decided to give permission only to the vehicles enlisted to provide the services.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought information from the health ministry about the doctors who have been transferred from their workplace on various grounds since late March.

A vast tarpaulin unravels, gathering speed as it bounces down the glacier over glinting snow. Summer is here and the alpine ice is being protected from global warming.

National flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumed its international flights yesterday after around three months.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today visits Noakhali. He is accorded a hearty welcome on his arrival at Maijdee Court.

The drastic reduction in pollution during coronavirus lockdowns around the world should lead to greater concern for the environment as restrictions are lifted, Pope Francis said yesterday.

A suspected drug peddler was killed in a “gunfight” with police on Karamza Eidgah ground in Santhia upazila of Pabna early yesterday.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the capital and other parts of the country yesterday afternoon.

DR Congo’s military is receiving weapons and training from multiple countries without notifying the United Nations as required by a 2004 resolution, according to a recent report to the Security Council.

Mentioning that many people, including a cabinet member, a lawmaker, and a good number of Bangladeshi expatriates, have died from Covid-19, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged all to follow health guidelines properly to fight the pandemic.

Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko said yesterday the country’s sovereignty was under threat as police detained around 140 people during protests against his rule ahead of August 9 polls.