​​​​​​​On the fourth day of the week-long strict lockdown, while Dhaka streets were seen mostly empty due to heavy rainfall, movement of people and vehicles were seen in other districts.

The Delta variant of Covid-19 has been detected in at least 98 countries and continues to evolve and mutate, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday.

​​​​​​​Four people were found dead as a huge fire raged for a second day in Cyprus, razing tracts of forest in a blaze one official called the worst on record.

In celebration of 100 years of Dhaka University, we present to you a video series featuring a number of notable DU alumni, who shared fond memories of their time on campus.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim today said the government will not allow entry of any cattle from outside the country ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.

​​​​​​​Located in southwestern Europe by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal with its favourable climate and fertile soil has made significant progress in the agricultural sector.

One hundred and fifty-three people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

At least 400 battery-run easy bike and CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers, left without any income due to the week-long strict lockdown enforced to tackle the spread of Covid-19, were given food aid in Chandpur today.

​​​​​​​At least 343 more were diagnosed with Covid-19 in Barishal division in 24 hours (till 9 am today). During this time, three people died with Covid-19 infection and symptoms.

Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) has become the new epicenter of Covid-19 infection as regular and Covid-19 patients are being treated under the same roof.

​​​​​​​"Negligence" of the hospital authorities led to the death of a new mother at National Hospital in Chattogram on June 30, alleged the deceased’s husband yesterday.

Russia on Saturday reported 697 coronavirus-related deaths, the most confirmed in a single day since the pandemic began and the fifth day in a row it has set that record.

Third day of the week-long strict lockdown continues amidst surveillance and awareness campaigns of law-enforcement agencies.

At least 43 migrants, including Bangladeshi nationals, drowned in a shipwreck off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean -- from Libya to Italy, while another 84 were rescued, the Tunisian Red Crescent told Reuters today.

After a prolonged halt in Covid-19 vaccination programme, Bangladesh received 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine from the United States under the COVAX framework.

Today (July 3, 2021), the last day of the budget session in parliament, Health Minister Zahid Maleque faced severe criticism -- citing his failure in Covid-19 management.

A 14-year-old from the Marma community was allegedly raped by two men in Khagrachhari early today.

Every year, in heavy rainfall during monsoon, landslides destroy homes and take lives in Chattogram's hilly areas. This is the only time of the year that the authorities try to take action to prevent this regular catastrophe.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community on Saturday to build a "Great Wall of Immunity" to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Pakistani police constable has been arrested over the murder of a man who was acquitted of blasphemy charges last year, a police spokesman said.