Rain and thundershowers instead of heat waves! What is wrong with the weather in May, and how long will this continue? This is a typical question Abul Kalam Mallick, a meteorologist at the Dhaka Met Office, is having to face every day from his friends, family and reporters. His answer was simple yesterday…

Amid the killings of alleged drug traders in reported gunfights across the country, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan yesterday reiterated that law enforcers were forced to use firearms in self-defence, reports UNB. “High-profile drug peddlers either fled or engaged in gunfights with law enforcers…

Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) yesterday said that the recently held Khulna City Corporation (KCC) elections were not completely free and fair, reports UNB. The NGO that promotes the cause of good governance came up with the observation at a press conference on 'Khulna City Corporation Election'…

The High Court yesterday adjourned till today the hearing of the petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia seeking bail in two cases. The HC bench comprising Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice JBM Hassan yesterday started the hearing at 2:25pm and continued till 3:15pm. Taking part in the hearing,…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves for Kolkata on Friday to attend Visva Bharati Convocation Ceremony as the Guest of Honour and receive Degree of Doctor of Literature at Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, reports UNB. She will also inaugurate Bangladesh Bhaban jointly with her Indian Prime Minister…