On Monday, the United States of America will witness a rare phenomenon in its skies, a total solar eclipse which will cast a shadow cutting diagonally through the American mainland. The eclipse will pass through Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Meanwhile, many areas of Canada, Central America and the northern part of south America will experience a partial eclipse. The August 21 eclipse is occurring…

Earlier on August 5, 2015, the High Court dismissed two petitions, including one seeking stay on the trial proceedings, submitted by the BNP chief. "Today the High Court rejected dismissed petitions of Khaleda Zia and disposed of a ruling it had passed earlier in this regard. The court has removed all the lagal bars to continue proceedings of the case," Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) counsel…

Dhaka’s rail communication with northern and southern parts of the country restored Monday, 36 hours  after the suspension. The Rangpur-bound 'Rangpur Express' train crossed the rail bridge on the Pouli River in Kalihati upazila of Tangail at about 5:25pm. More to follow..

Awami League and its associate bodies on Monday are observing August 21 grenade attack day across the country through various programmes including rallies, discussions and special prayers, doa and milad mahfil. The 13th anniversary of the horrible August 21 grenade attack on an Awami League rally is being observed in a somber mood on Monday. AL will also hold a discussion at Krishibid Institution…

Legendary film actor Razzak has passed away at a hospital in the city. He was 77. He died at 6:13 pm on Monday. Sources at United Hospital said film actor Razzak died due to heart attack. After cardiac arrest, he was taken to hospital at 5:20 pm.