We have all heard of Tenzing Chakma, a coveted fashion designer of our country. But do we know his story? On this very special day, August 9, 2020 -- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we should familiarise ourselves with the gem that we have amongst ourselves.

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

National Award winning composer and music director Alauddin Ali passed away at the capital's Universal Medical College Hospital at 5:50 pm today. He was 68 years old at the time of passing, and was kept on life support as his condition deteriorated.

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

Some Lebanese have called for a sustained uprising to topple their leaders amid public fury over the recent devastating explosion in Beirut, and the country's top Christian Maronite cleric has said the cabinet should resign.

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.

Thirty-four people -- 31 male and three female -- have died from coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, Dr Nasima Sultana, additional director general (administration) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has said.

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.

Two workers died after inhaling toxic gas inside a water tank in Harbatali area under Akbar Shah Police Station in Chattogram city this morning.

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.

Three children were among 11 people killed in a fire Saturday at an apartment block in the Czech Republic that police believe was set deliberately.

At least seven people have been killed and 10 others injured when a fire broke out at a hotel, which was being used as a make-shift facility for Covid-19 patients in Vijaywada town of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, said officials.

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 United States set a record for coronavirus cases on Saturday, with more than 5 million people now infected, according to a Reuters tally, as the country's top infectious diseases official offered hope earlier this week that an effective vaccine might be available by year-end.

Ten days into the bomb explosion inside Pallabi Police Station, the deputy commissioner (DC) of Mirpur Division Police, along with three other high officials, have been transferred.