Hailstorm and heavy rains damage crops in Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria and adjacent Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj.

Several thousand birds, mostly migratory birds, are killed in 'Anurima Eco Park' in Narail’s Kalia upazila as hailstorm coupled with rain ripped through the country in last few days.

Authorities decide to open the book fair an hour early on weekdays from now on to minimise losses after yesterday’s temporary close compelled by rain.

At least eight people, including two sisters, died in incidents triggered by a sudden midday hailstorm that caught many off-guard in the capital and elsewhere in the country yesterday.

Reports from the ground suggest at least 30 farmers have allegedly died of trauma or suicide in the past four days in north India.