Bangladesh will host a two-day world peace conference in November this year, marking the ongoing birth centenary celebrations of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as part of promoting a culture of peace and tolerance.

Internet service across the country is likely to be slow for around eight hours on Friday, according to Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL)

Construction work of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum at Dahagram of Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat has been halted due to obstruction by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF).

Saying the travel ban on Israel remains for Bangladeshi passport-holders, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today posted a reaction to Israeli foreign ministry’s tweet which welcomed the removal of the words “all countries except Israel” in the new booklets of e-passports.

A man was killed and three others were critically injured in a collision between a truck and a CNG-run autorickshaw at Muladuli area of Pabna-Rajshahi highway today.

Jatiya Party chairman and deputy leader of the opposition GM Quader today said only granting bail is not enough, the case against Prothom Alo Senior Journalist Rozina Islam must be withdrawn.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated two Mujib Killa in Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila through video conference today. At least 500 people and 500 cattle can take shelter in each Mujib Killa.

Just out of jail on bail, Prothom Alo Senior Correspondent Rozina Islam articulated her determination to continue journalism despite all odds.

Dr Zillur Rahman Khan, a renowned Bangladeshi-American educationist and professor of political science, passed away while undergoing treatment at a nursing home in Orlando of Florida, USA last evening. He was 87.

Prothom Alo Senior Correspondent Rozina Islam walked out of jail this afternoon, seven days after she was arrested in a case filed by the health ministry.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said there has been no change in Bangladesh's position towards Israel as it still does not recognise Israel.

Pope Francis has called on all nations to develop a global “culture of care” based on mutual cooperation, compassion, humanity and justice in the face of the ongoing pandemic.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged all to remain alert as cyclone “Yaas” may hit Bangladesh in a couple of days.

All public transports will resume operation from tomorrow.

A low pressure formed over east central Bay and adjoining area may turn into a cyclonic storm, a latest met office release said today.

The government has issued a circular today, extending the ongoing countrywide restrictions on movement and public transport till May 30 in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19.

At least 323 people were killed and 622 were injured in 318 road accidents in 15 days of Eid rush this year, according to Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity.

A Dhaka court today granted interim bail to Prothom Alo Senior Correspondent Rozina Islam in a case filed by the health ministry under the Official Secrets Act.

Three persons including a Bangladeshi expatriate businessman were killed in a road accident in Oman.

Cyclone centres three times more than required are being set up in compliance with health guidelines, keeping in mind the coronavirus situation, to provide shelter to coastal people if Cyclone Yaas hits Bangladesh.