Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has ruled that members of the National Parliament will now show respect for the Speaker's chair or the President during the session of the Parliament according to their own religious customs.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast thunderstorms with rain in 14 regions of the country by tonight.
There is no reason for parents to worry about the dependence on coaching surrounding the school admission test from the next academic year, said Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon.
After days of continuous intense heat and suffocating weather, a welcoming rain has drenched the capital city, Dhaka. The sky suddenly turned dark with clouds, and rain began in various areas of the city, bringing relief to the city dwellers who were miserable due to the heat on Thursday afternoon (June 18).
Dhaka Metropolitan North Jubo Dal has postponed its pre-announced protest march due to inclement weather.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said the government is committed to ensuring media freedom while fostering an environment that promotes responsible and accountable journalism.