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Four die, 1,225 new patients hospitalised with dengue

Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Four more people have died of dengue while 1,225 more patients have been hospitalised with the Aedes mosquito-borne disease across the country in the past 24 hours. The Directorate G... Read More


Former president Badruddoza Chowdhury dies aged 94

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Former president AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury has died at the age of 94. He passed away while undergoing treatment at Medical College For Women and Hospital in Dhaka's Uttara around 2:45... Read More


Heavy rain forecast for five divisions, wet spell to last a week

Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- With the end of Bengali month Ashwin approaching, monsoon rains continue to remain active across Bangladesh. Due to a depression over the Bay of Bengal, widespread rainfall has been o... Read More


Flights from Dhaka to Europe are avoiding Iranian airspace amid escalating conflict

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Flights from several airlines departing from Dhaka are avoiding the use of Iranian and Iraqi airspace amid the recent conflict between Iran and Israel. National carrier Biman Banglad... Read More


Music, dance, recitations herald in autumn in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- Amid a respite from the rain, autumn has arrived in Bangladesh. To herald the season, the Satyen Sen Artist Group has arranged the 'Autumn Festival,' in the city to spread the colours... Read More


Low pressure area likely to develop in Bay of Bengal, one more day of rain

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The rain in different parts of Bangladesh may continue for another day. A low pressure area is also likely to form in the Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours, according to a forecast ... Read More


Cautionary signal No. 3 at maritime ports, some river routes suspended

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has asked four maritime ports to hoist cautionary signal No. 3 due to a low pressure area forming in the Bay of Bengal. Due to the adverse wea... Read More


Commission of Inquiry on Forced Disappearances has examined DGFI's 'Ayna Ghor'

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The Commission of Inquiry on Forced Disappearance have examined the 'Ayna Ghor', a secret internment centre run by the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), after visitin... Read More


Committee formed to investigate graft allegations against public administration secretary

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has ordered the formation of a committee, which will include three advisors, to probe allegations of corruption against Public Administration Secretary Md... Read More


Three die, 1,022 new patients hospitalised with dengue

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Three more people have died of dengue while 1,022 more patients have been hospitalised with the Aedes mosquito-borne disease across the country in the past 24 hours. The Directorate ... Read More