Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited is planning to introduce free WiFi hotspots in 1,216 union parishads where it has its own fibre-optic connectivity, the state-owned telco’s managing director says on a Facebook Live video.

The family of missing journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol files an abduction case with Chawkbazar Model Police Station against some unknown persons.

Indian immigration officials refuse entry to a Nepalese student of Rangpur Community Medical College Hospital when he tried to enter the country through Burimari check post in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat.

At least 12 supporters of BNP candidate for the by-polls of Bogura-1 constituency are injured in two attacks during their electoral campaigns -- allegedly carried out by ruling party men today.

Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited is planning to introduce free Wi-Fi hotspots in 1,216 union parishads where the state owned company has its own fiber-optic connectivity, says its managing director on Facebook Live.

Amnesty International today urged the Bangladesh government to locate journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol who disappeared from Dhaka more than a week ago.

The number of tourists in Rangamati and Khagrachhari districts is falling following the detection of coronavirus in the country.

A court in Manikganj sentences a man to death for raping and murdering a child before burning her at Daulatpur upazila of the district on October 20, 2018.

The High Court directs the health ministry to issue a gazette notification by tomorrow declaring coronavirus a contagious disease and including the virus in the list of communicable diseases.

Concerns due to polluted air have been raised before, but now the warning rings louder as global experts say continued exposure to high levels of air pollution in cities can potentially increase the death rate from coronavirus infections.

Following the closure of schools, colleges and universities amid the coronavirus outbreak, people -- including teachers, students and professionals -- have been flocking Patenga beach despite warnings against public gatherings.

The education ministry asks the authorities concerned to take necessary steps over students and guardians treating the closure of educational institutions as a holiday and visiting different areas of the country.

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi urges all not to buy essential commodities beyond needs as there are adequate stocks in the country to meet the demand.

The High Court (HC) has granted a four-week anticipatory bail to Bangla daily Manabzamin Editor-in-chief Matiur Rahman Chowdhury who was sued under Digital Security Act on charge of “publishing false news and circulating it on social media”.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines was forced to cancel at least 15 flights on five domestic routes and another on an international route from Dhaka.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has unveiled the cover of “Voice of Millions” on the occasion of Bangabandhu’s birth centenary.

Mobile courts in different districts fine at least 12 expatriates for not abiding by the government-mandated home-quarantine of 14 days.

Rapid Dot Blot, a kit developed by Gonoshasthaya Kendra, can detect coronavirus within 10-15 minutes at a minimal cost, founder of the organisation Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury has said.

The Abrar Fahad murder case was transferred to the Speedy Trial Tribunal-1 of Dhaka for quick disposal.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said lockdown may be enforced to prevent further spread of coronavirus.