In the past month of May, 5 people were killed and 289 injured in 64 incidents of political violence across the country. During the same period, 31 people lost their lives in 66 incidents of mob violence and lynching. Additionally, 305 women and children were victims of abuse, and 78 journalists suffered harassment and torture.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital has been officially declared a 'silent zone'. The authorities have said strict measures will be taken to control noise pollution in the airport area following this declaration.
The court has sent two accused arrested in the case of theft of copper wire from the Prime Minister's Office's red telephone connection located in the Secretariat to a five-day remand.
Five children have died from suspected measles across the country in the last 24 hours, according to a press release from the DGHS on Friday, June 5.
Singer and former member of parliament Mamtaz Begum used to regularly sing to former Narayanganj City Corporation Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy during her time in jail.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Cox's Bazar for a two-day trip on June 14. During the visit, he will attend multiple development programmes in Pekua and Chakaria upazilas.