At least 10 people died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours leading up to 8:00am yesterday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 294.

Water flowing from the Muradpur-Lalkhan Bazar flyover, also known as the Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury Flyover -- named after a former lawmaker -- in Chattogram is adding to commuters’ woes, as rainwater pours directly onto the roads below during showers, soaking pedestrians and disrupting traffic.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made it clear that the government does not want any innocent journalist to remain in jail, according to Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon.

Around 20,000 residents of 10 villages in Jamalpur’s Bakshiganj upazila have been suffering for years due to the delay in reconstructing a key bridge that collapsed seven years ago.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday called upon deputy commissioners (DCs) to play a proactive role in implementing the government’s promises made to the people with a spirit to move ahead, stressing accountability, transparency and efficiency in building a people-friendly administration.

The central bank is likely to introduce a Tk 15,000 crore to Tk 20,000 crore low-cost fund to help revive closed factories in the country.

Journalists yesterday called for the establishment of a permanent media commission to enforce codes of conduct and ensure accountability.

ILO, ESDO, FCDO back initiative for sustainable tourism

Election Commission clears list of contestants, mostly backed by BNP, Jamaat, NCP

SC, however, did not specify any reason behind the move

SM Rafiqul Islam orders eviction of all illegal structures on RHD land along the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway

Supporters blocked buses and three-wheelers for around three and a half hours

CCTV and AI-based cameras are being used to detect violations, it says

CCC executive engineer Rifatul says they will install new pipelines to resolve matter rainfall subsides

EC says the gazette may be issued tomorrow, but a pending writ petition by Monira Sharmin could affect the final decision

Field officials instructed to clear backlog within month

Anti-corruption agencies depend on continuity. Without leadership, investigations slow and enforcement stalls. In this vacuum, even routine processes become uncertain

To run for secretary as Green Panel candidate

Defamation cases and legal complexities involving the media will be brought under the Press Council’s institutional management, he says

Cracks, exposed foundations and landslides raise fears of disruption along key 10km stretch in Habiganj