The High Court directs the government to evict all illegal structures on the bank of river Padma and fences built for fishing in the river between Madaripur and Munshiganj in 30 days.

Secretaries of different ministries hold a meeting at the bank of the Padma River and discuss several issues including Padma bridge project.

Thousands of Eid holidaymakers suffer immensely due to a three-kilometre tailback at Paturia ferry terminal a day before the Eid-ul-Azha.

At least three people are still missing as two sand-laden trawlers capsized in the Padma River with 31 people near Louhojong upazila of Munshiganj due to strong current and winds.

At least 35 people have been killed when a launch carrying over 150 passengers capsizes in the Padma river in Manikganj after being hit by a cargo trawler