Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will start mobile court drives from August 16 to eradicate Aedes mosquito larvae which are carriers of both dengue and chikungunya virus.

Internet services across the country have been disrupted after the 2nd submarine cable was damaged in Patuakhali while “moving sand”.

A man and his wife were found dead at their house today in Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar.

Health Secretary Abdul Mannan today said ongoing drives against anomalies by different private healthcare institutions will not stop.

The University Grants Commission asked authorities of public universities to ensure that all teachers abide by service rule and take permission before working with other educational institutions and running own businesses.

The arms case against Jubo Mohila League’s expelled leader Shamima Nur Papia and her husband Mofizur Rahman is transferred to Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court for trial.

A Dhaka court again rejects a bail petition of Didarul Islam Bhuiyan, an activist of a platform called 'Rastrachinta', in a case filed against him under the Digital Security Act.

At least 242 people were killed and 331 injured in 201 road accidents across the country during 13 days of rush to travel home and come back over the Eid holidays, a passengers' welfare platform said today.

Bangladesh Railway has decided to resume operation of all intercity trains gradually between August 16 and 30.

A Cox's Bazar court today granted bail to Shipra Rani Debnath, part of the documentary-making team led by Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan, in connection with a case filed under narcotics control act.

Fish markets in Khulna are overrun with Hilsa caught from the Bay, since a 65-day ban on fishing in the coastal waters was lifted on July 23.

Today, August 9, is a historical day in our journey as a nation, and yet a day that most of us are oblivious to. Something turned out on this day that changed the course of our national productivity and growth.

The eel hunters in the district have been passing hard days due to coronavirus outbreak.

The low-lying areas of the district have remained under water for the last couple of days as different rivers flowed over the danger level during high tide amid heavy monsoon rain due to a low in the Bay of Bengal.

Summer fruits like watermelon sell very well during normal times, when sweeter and vibrant coloured fruit varieties usually sell better. But this year’s summer is like no other.

The Dhaka University authorities ask those whose studentships have already expired to vacate halls before the university reopens.

Police say the triple murder which took place in Pirojpur the day before Eid-Ul-Azha happened during a robbery.

Bangladesh has expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives in the plane crash in Kozhikode, India, and conveyed its sympathies to the families of the deceased.

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has said he will take action if his office is provided with specific allegations of irregularities by any official or employee of the Supreme Court administration.

A number of activists from several cultural organisations hold rallies at different places including Chourasta intersection of Thakurgaon town in protest against the anomalies in distribution of the government Covid-19 fund for affected artists.