The present spell of rain is likely to continue across the country today, though a little lighter than yesterday (Thursday). Heavy rain across the hills in north-east India has pushed up rivers in the south-east and north-east. The Muhuri burst its banks in flash floods, sweeping villages and flood…

A Supreme Court lawyer yesterday served a legal notice asking Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan to explain in 24 hours under what authority he has been holding the post of executive president of Bangladesh Sarak Paribahan Sramik Federation along with holding a constitutional post. Advocate Aklas Uddin…

A pedestrian was killed in a road accident as a private car ran him over near Danaik Bangla intersection in the capital yesterday. The victim was identified as Rafiqul Islam, 45. He was a small businessman. Police sources said the incident took place at the eastern part of Culvert Road at about 4:15pm…