The voting in Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti election ends peacefully.

Law Minister Anisul Huq says the relevant documents of Nusrat murder case will reach the High Court as a death reference within seven days.

A religious platform stages demonstration at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque premises in Dhaka protesting the deaths in Sunday’s clash at Borhanuddin upazila of Bhola.

Swechchhasebok League general secretary Pankaj Devnath is asked not to take part in any activity of the council of the organization slated to be held on November 16.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque yesterday said the government is working to make venom vaccine available at upazila level hospitals all over the country to reduce deaths from snakebite.

For the first time in its history, Bangladesh Railway (BR) has introduced a locomotive simulator to train entry-level loco masters.

In a bid to expedite trial and ensure punishment for the corrupt, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has introduced an “idea box” where people from all walks of life can share opinions and suggestions over the matter.

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

Unless towns and cities across the country are made migrant-friendly and climate resilient, the capital city will face continued pressure to tackle the rush of internally displaced people, speakers at the concluding session of a three-day climate conference in Dhaka said yesterday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Baku yesterday on a four-day official visit to Azerbaijan to attend the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Former Jubo League leader Ismail Hossain Chowdhury Samrat, a “kingpin” of the illegal casino business in the capital, was sent to jail after rejection of his bail in connection with a case filed under the arms act.

Three weeks after a clash with police, fear and anxiety still grips the residents of Mohammadpur’s Geneva Camp; leaders of the community allege that police harassment has made their lives miserable.

Police arrested a housewife from the capital’s Mohammadpur area yesterday, for allegedly torturing a 12-year-old domestic help to death.

In a desperate attempt to secure solvency, Abiron Begum (40) of Khulna’s Paikgachha, went to Saudi Arabia to work as a housekeeper in July, 2017.

North South University (NSU) in association with the university’s Model United Nations Club organised a rally marking “United Nations Day 2019” yesterday on its campus in the capital’s Bashundhara R/A.

Rajshahi City Corporation has started releasing birds from its botanical garden and zoo for their proper conservation.

Crossing a road in Dhaka is a feat in itself. Where other cities have already invested in smart traffic management systems based on automation, Dhaka is still relying on outdated methods.

Did you know in the early days of the postal system, a “dak harkara” (runner/postman) -- attired in bright uniform with badges, satchel full of mail on his back, armed with a spear for self-defense, a lantern in hand to show the path and jingling bells or bugle to announce his arrival ahead of time -- was the protagonist in mail delivery?

Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday sued a union parishad chairman and three others in Pabna on charges of stealing relief materials.

Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud yesterday said the government will work with broadcast journalists and workers to ensure legal protection of their jobs and other facilities.