Deputy Minister for Water Resources Enamul Haq Shamim yesterday said river erosion in riverine Bangladesh is a common phenomenon as the government has taken project to address the problem effectively. The government is giving priority to the areas where educational institution, hospitals and places…

An easy-bike technician was electrocuted at Barasia village in Sadar upazila yesterday morning. The deceased was identified as Haji Munsi, 30, of the village. Sirajul Islam, officer-in-charge of Magura Police Station, said Haji came in touch with a live wire while connecting his easy-bike to a charge…

One killed, 500 houses damaged as tornado hits Lalmonirhat     UNB, Lalmonirhat A woman was killed and over 500 houses were damaged as a tornado lashed four unions under Patgram upazila yesterday. The deceased was identified as Aleza Begum, 50, wife of Ibrahim Hossin of Shoulmari village…