A two-month-long ban on all kinds of fishing, including jatka (hilsa fry) fishing, in the 70-km Padma-Meghna sanctuary area will come into effect on March 1, impacting 43,000 registered fishermen in Chandpur

The lawmakers elected to reserved women's seats will take their oaths this afternoon

Two sisters, both below five years of age, died within a span of four days after contracting a "viral infection", and their parents have been placed in isolation at a hospital

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked authorities concerned to complete the ongoing development projects as early as possible and embark upon new schemes after proper scrutiny.

The High Court today sought a report on how the seized evidences, items and articles are preserved at depositories (malkhanas) in police stations and courts across the country..The court ordered the inspector general of police to submit a report detailing the conditions of the seized items

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a post-election press conference at the Gono Bhaban at 3:00pm tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the rivers must be saved to protect Bangladesh

Cyclonic Storm Michaung over southwest Bay and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards and now lies over west central Bay of Bengal and adjoining area

Inspector General of Prisons ASM Anisul Haque and Home Secretary (Security Service Division) Abdullah Al Masud Chowdhury today apologised unconditionally to the Supreme Court for violating its directive to promote six prison officials to posts of senior jail superintendent

The High Court today questioned the legality of law enforcers' action of keeping Jashore's Jubo Dal leader Md Aminur Rahman Modhu in bar fetters while he was being treated at a Dhaka hospital

President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the graduates of National Defence Course (NDC) and Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) to contribute to national development

The Chattogram Port Authority resumed its full operations today after hours of suspension due to inclement weather triggered by cyclone Midhili

Police fired tear gas shells and used water cannons in Ashulia this morning to disperse garment workers after they blocked roads demanding an increase in wages

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press conference tomorrow afternoon on her recent visit to the US to join the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Water level of the Teesta river in Lalmonirhat receded, but the river was still flowing above danger level in Kurigram this morning

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today left London for home after wrapping up her 16-day official visit to the US and the UK

The main structure of a Tk 84.90-lakh bridge was built over the Nidra canal in Barguna's Taltali upazila a year ago, but no approach roads have yet been constructed on either side of it

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun today said the force will not face any image crisis due to the US’s visa policy.

Hotels and motels of Kuakata, one of the country's top tourist attractions located in Patuakhali, are offering a 50 percent discount marking World Tourism Day on September 27

Authorities of a garment factory in Gazipur's Gachha area have announced an indefinite closure following workers' protest demanding arrears