The country will come under the 100 per cent electricity coverage within the next three to four years, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid tells the parliament.

The High Court directs the authorities concerned to immediately stop all activities of constructing a multi-storey commercial building at a public park (children park) in Jhenidah and to properly protect and preserve the land as a park keeping its class unchanged.

A Dhaka court has rejected a bail petition of suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Mizanur Rahman, in a case filed for transaction of Tk 40 lakh as bribe.

The High Court has expressed disappointment as there is no significant progress of the investigation into sensational journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi murder case.

Law Minister Anisul Huq says there was a serious allegation against Tureen Afroz of abusing her position as a prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal.

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader urges the party leaders and workers not to bring any wrongdoers in the party only to increase the number of leaders as the AL doesn’t need any bad people.

Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the day of birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), is being observed in the country on Sunday with due religious solemnity.

Information Minister and Awami League Publicity and Publication Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud says Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has spent a sleepless night to monitor super cyclone ‘Bulbul’.

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman says some 4,000-5,000 houses were damaged by cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' which lashed the country's coastal districts early today.

At least five people, including two women, are killed as the very severe cyclone 'Bulbul' hit West Bengal’s southern coastal belt bordering Bangladesh and Odisha, triggering heavy rain coupled with strong winds that toppled trees, power and communication lines and hitting normal life.

Following cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' which lashed the country's coastal districts, Tuesday's Junior School Certificate (JSC) and Junior Dakhil Certificate (JDC) examinations have been rescheduled.

Despite the hustle and bustle of ever-busy Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah Road in port city, a structure with multiple domes and soaring minarets painted in bright colours compels a passer-by to halt and behold its beauty and majesty.

Speakers at a discussion yesterday underscored the need for raising mass awareness to save land and rivers from the grabbers, as well as to protect arable land -- especially those of small ethnic groups -- from unplanned urbanisation.

The parliamentary Committee on Public Undertakings yesterday recommended the government to take measures to develop grasslands for cattle in the country’s southern region.

Unilever Bangladesh Limited, the only producer of pure Vaseline petroleum jelly in Bangladesh, is about to launch its “Vaseline Healing Project” for the fourth time, said a press release.

‘Mujib Year’ -- to be celebrated next year -- will feature seminars, workshops and discussions both at home and abroad to showcase the life and ideals of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his ever-inspiring leadership qualities.

Government helpline service “333” was launched in Sylhet yesterday, to provide information on the procedure of receiving public services.

At least four people were killed and 25 were injured in road accidents in two districts yesterday, according to reports from our correspondent in Sylhet and a news agency.

Today is the 14th death anniversary of Enayetullah Khan, the founding editor of English daily New Age and editor-in-chief of the weekly Holiday.

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