Bangladesh
Crowds of Dhaka-bound people at Paturia, Aricha
Crowds are forming at Paturia ferry ghat and Aricha from Daulatdia of Rajbari district as holidaymakers started to return to Dhaka after celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr at their village homes.
17 May 2021, 11:31 AM
US ambassador discusses joint response plan, bilateral issues with Shahriar Alam
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller today met State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam and discussed the 2021 Joint Response Plan which will be launched tomorrow.
17 May 2021, 10:46 AM
Heat wave may continue for 4-5 more days: Met office
The ongoing mild heat wave sweeping over parts of Bangladesh may continue for 4-5 more days, according to Bangladesh Met Office.
17 May 2021, 10:01 AM
How to send financial support to Palestine: embassy in Dhaka provides details
The Palestine embassy in Dhaka has said at this hour of need, many Bangladeshis have extended their hands of cooperation, and many have shown keen enthusiasm to donate money for the brotherly country.
17 May 2021, 09:44 AM
The then govt wouldn’t allow me to return: Sheikh Hasina recalls her homecoming
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh has established itself as a developing country, defying numerous challenges and obstacles both at home and from abroad.
17 May 2021, 08:42 AM
1 dead, 5 injured in Khulna road accident
One person was killed and five were injured today in a collision between a truck and Mahindra at Fultola upazila of Khulna. The accident occurred at Khulna-Jashore highway in Damodar area.
17 May 2021, 08:32 AM
Woman dead, son injured after being hit by car in Dhaka's Gulshan
A woman died and her six-year-old son sustained critical injuries as a car hit them while they were crossing the road in Dhaka’s Gulshan area early today.
17 May 2021, 08:15 AM
Shimulia-Banglabazar route sees rush of holiday-makers returning to Dhaka
Shimulia-Banglabazar route remained busy with Dhaka-returnees this morning, three days following Eid-ul-Fitr.
17 May 2021, 06:04 AM
Quinoa being farmed for the first time in Bangladesh
Although it appears granular like Chinese kaun, the crop in question is Quinoa, a South American crop. After five long years of research at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, this new crop was cultivated in five plots across Bangladesh for the first time this year.
16 May 2021, 14:26 PM
Closure of all universities extended till May 29
The government has extended the closure of all universities across the country till May 29, as a preventive measure against further spread of coronavirus.
16 May 2021, 13:27 PM
Woman dead in gas cylinder blast in Khulna
A woman was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at Khulna today.
16 May 2021, 10:44 AM
Closure of primary schools extended till May 29
The Primary and Mass Education Ministry today extended the closure of primary schools and kindergartens till May 29, as a preventive measure against further spread of coronavirus.
16 May 2021, 10:37 AM
Govt issues circular extending 'lockdown' till May 23
The Cabinet Division has issued a circular today, extending the ongoing countrywide restrictions on movement and long-distance public transport till May 23 in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19.
16 May 2021, 09:59 AM
Mild heatwave sweeps over parts of country
A mild heatwave is sweeping over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
16 May 2021, 08:48 AM
Srimangal tourists fined for violating health rules
A mobile court today fined tourists Tk 10,800 for visiting different places -- without maintaining health rules -- in Srimangla upazila of Moulvibazar.
16 May 2021, 08:33 AM
Ferry services smooth at Shimulia, Banglabazar
People, who are either returning to Dhaka or heading for the southern districts, have been gathering at Shimulia and Banglabazar ferry ghats today -- the third day of Eid-ul-Fitr.
16 May 2021, 07:46 AM
Eid holidaymakers returning to Dhaka from southern districts
After celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr at their village homes, people have started returning to Dhaka from 21 southern districts through Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes.
16 May 2021, 05:24 AM
3 Bangladeshis killed in Bahrain road accident
Three Bangladeshis were killed and another was injured when a private car collided with another vehicle in Bahrain.
16 May 2021, 04:48 AM
Closure of secondary, higher secondary educational institutions extended till May 29
The government has extended closure of all secondary and higher secondary educational institutions till May 29, as a preventive measure against further spread of coronavirus
15 May 2021, 17:34 PM
Mango harvest begins in Rajshahi, will hit markets in a week or two
Mango cultivators began harvesting the fruit from today following the scheduled date as instructed by the local administration.
15 May 2021, 14:31 PM