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Rainfall to intensify across country, storm warning issued for 15 regions
Rainfall to intensify across country, storm warning issued for 15 regions

Rainfall to intensify across country, storm warning issued for 15 regions

Rainfall is set to increase across Bangladesh over the next five days, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasting widespread showers, thunderstorms and isolated heavy downpours as the monsoon gathers momentum.

60 percent areas Dhaka at high risk of earthquakes
60 percent  areas Dhaka at high risk of earthquakes

60 percent areas Dhaka at high risk of earthquakes

The rapid urbanization, filling of wetlands and unplanned construction in the capital Dhaka have created a risk of extensive damage in major earthquakes.

Shikha Anirban being put out to 'save fuel'
Shikha Anirban being put out to 'save fuel'

Shikha Anirban being put out to 'save fuel'

As part of the government's fuel conservation programme, it has been decided to keep the eternal flame of 'Shikha Anirban' put out. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), this eternal flame, a memorial to the Liberation War located at the capital's Dhaka Cantonment, is not being kept burning continuously for now.

Two more children die of measles-like symptoms
Two more children die of measles-like symptoms

Two more children die of measles-like symptoms

Two more patients have died from measles-like symptoms across the country, with hundreds of new suspected cases reported, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

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