Only 15 to 20 percent of the work of a 13-month road extension project on Murali intersection of Khulna bus stand has been completed in nine months.

A bridge in Dharkhar union of Akhaura upazila, Brahmanbaria was constructed in 1999, but to this day no roads have been built connecting them -- an impractically built symbol of irresponsible use of tax money.

The lone tissue bank of this country, located in Savar, has been serving silently for over 10 years, and has aided thousands with at least 1.39 lakh cubic metres of bones and 54,768 pieces of amniotic grafts.

Five, including Dinajpur CID ASP, were arrested on charges of abduction and demanding ransom. The arrestees include Rangpur CID ASP Sarwar Kabir, ASI Hasinur Rahman and Constable Ahsanul Haque Faruk.

Prolonged closure of education institutions during the pandemic has proven fatal for the industry making bags for students.  Many involved in production and sale of bags are facing a crisis. Many are looking for alternate sources of livelihood.

The saline soil of Khulna region has long been unsuitable for most varieties of crops. But recent implementation of Sarjan method under the guidance of the Agriculture Department has shown high yields in green malta variety in this region.

Because of waterlogging of the Bhabadaha river in the southwestern region of the country, inhabitants of the villages adjacent to 52 beels in the area are suffering every year. Projects worth crores of taka have been taken to deal with the problem. But a permanent solution is yet to be reached to alleviate the problems of lakhs of villagers in this region.

The streets of Khulna are waterlogged easily even after very little rain. Sewage water and garbage ends up getting mixed in the stagnant water. And people in low-lying neighborhoods of the city have to suffer the most.

Cat-sized black-striped yellow tigers, bouncing little deer, grumpy little  hippos and many other tiny exotic animals are now roaming around Mirpur National Zoo. Serenity, clean environment and lack of human presence during the pandemic has brought out a baby boom in the largest zoo of the  country.

Four years have passed since the Rohingya refugee crisis started, and Cox’s Bazar now hosts the largest refugee camp in the world.

Almost hundred percent protection against all variants of Covid-19 is being promised by a new vaccine developed in Sweden that can be administered by simply inhaling. The vaccine now awaits permission for trial in Bangladesh.

The Election Commission (EC) is planning to organise 4,100 elections by December.

Ferry service between Paturia and Daulatdia ghats has been significantly affected over the past 11 days. Every day, hundreds of vehicles are stalled at Manikganj's Paturia ferry ghat. Passengers, drivers of the vehicles face ordeal on a regular basis.

For the last few months, the passport office has been struggling to issue new and renewed machine readable passports as the official server was facing technical difficulties. Finally, the authorities have announced that the problems have been resolved.

People of two villages engaged in a battle on a river in Brahmanbaria. After a dispute over a football game turned physical, the fight carried over into water as each side got on boats to continue the skirmish for about two hours.

With the completion of installing road slabs, Padma bridge has concluded another phase of its construction. On Monday, 23 August, the last road slab was placed on the 2-F span standing on the 12th and 13th pillars of this highly anticipated mega project.

Fazli is the largest and sweetest of the natural varieties of mangoes. However, hybrid mangoes are gradually gaining popularity among local consumers. As a result, many Fazli mango growers are now shifting to hybrid mango production.

In a pond adjacent to Thakurgaon Pourashava, a recreational fishing event has started, upholding the yearly tradition.

In Manikganj district’s Aricha point the water level of Jamuna river is now flowing at least three centimeters above the danger line.

Despite the assurance from foreign minister and Biman Bangladesh Airlines to start pre-booking of flights, lack of approval from Indian civil aviation authorities has kept resumption of aviation communication between India and Bangladesh on hold.