Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) yesterday demolished 27 illegal shops near old terminal of Sadarghat yesterday.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Javed Patwary yesterday ordered police officials to ensure hassle-free Eid journey of holidaymakers.

The busy roads of Kahettuly in Old Dhaka are home to many timeworn buildings with interesting architecture and history. One such building stands at 15 BK Ganguly Lane -- a property owned by the government -- with seven leaseholders living there.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the drives against terrorism, militancy, corruption and drug will continue, reiterating her government’s firm stance against these social menaces as she hosted an iftar for professionals and civil society figures.

The directorate of health services submits a report to the High Court saying that Tk 53 lakh is needed for setting up an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Tk 23 lakh is needed for installing a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in a hospital.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Javed Patwary asks all the police officials to step up security measures and intelligence surveillance to prevent any untoward incident ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Workers of nine state-owned jute mills in Khulna region suspend their indefinite strike after getting assurance that their demands would be met.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen rejects media reports that Bangladesh halted visas for Pakistanis but acknowledged delays in issuing visas which he attributed to Islamabad authorities.

The Supreme Court administration says making and publishing reports, for which the court’s image and dignity become tarnished and the trial proceedings are influenced, are not expected.

The High Court has halted the privilege of loan defaulters to secure further loans by giving a 2 per cent down payment until June 23.

Deputy Commissioners in Natore and Chuadanga have started procuring paddy directly from the farmers.

A BCL activist of Dhaka University unit, who was suspended from the organization following a recent scuffle at Madhur Canteen, has attempted to take her own life.

The High Court has directed the government to test the Wasa supply water of 34 areas in Buet and Dhaka University laboratories.

National Economic Council (NEC) approves an annual development programme (ADP) worth Tk 202,721 crore for 2019-20, what is 21 per cent higher compared to last fiscal.

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) demolishes illegal structures near old terminal of Sadarghat in the capital.

Customs officials detain a passenger with 65 gold bars weighing 6.5 kilogrammes at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka last night.

The National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads, Railways (NCPSRR) and Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS) yesterday placed 12-point and 20-point recommendations respectively, to ensure safety of holidaymakers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

The High Court yesterday directed police to immediately initiate criminal proceedings against owners of 31 illegal brick kilns in Dinajpur, Nilphamari, and Rangpur, for forging two HC orders that allowed them to operate the brick kilns.

The faction of Bangladesh Chhatra League who were “deprived” of posts in the central committee halted their protests yesterday, following assurance from Awami League’s senior leaders.

Several hundred people of Jamurki union formed a human chain beside Dhaka-Tangail highway at Pakulla Bus Stand in Mirzapur upazila yesterday, demanding construction of a footbridge in the area.