A lot has been said about whether to eat Hilsa fish during this Pahela Baishakh. But how much do we know about this interesting, often enigmatic fish Bangalis are so proud of? Do we know why we never find any Hilsa without eggs, why they die as soon as they are taken out of water?

Two swords have been stolen from Kutibari, renowned poet Rabindranath’s house, located at the bank of Padma river at Shilaidah in Kushtia.

Rajshahi has an impressive bird-habitat quite unrivalled by any in other cities or towns. In the dry season, anyone can reach this delightful spot just by crossing the shallow Padma River quietly flowing along the outskirts of Rajshahi city. Locals call the place Majher Char, meaning the middle island. As the

Ferry operation on Rajbari-Daulatdia and Manikganj-Paturia routes are disrupted due to poor visibility caused by dense of fog in the Padma River.

The High Court directs the government to evict all illegal structures on the bank of river Padma and fences built for fishing in the river between Madaripur and Munshiganj in 30 days.

Secretaries of different ministries hold a meeting at the bank of the Padma River and discuss several issues including Padma bridge project.

Thousands of Eid holidaymakers suffer immensely due to a three-kilometre tailback at Paturia ferry terminal a day before the Eid-ul-Azha.

At least three people are still missing as two sand-laden trawlers capsized in the Padma River with 31 people near Louhojong upazila of Munshiganj due to strong current and winds.

At least 35 people have been killed when a launch carrying over 150 passengers capsizes in the Padma river in Manikganj after being hit by a cargo trawler