3 held for raping 17-year-old in Moulvibazar

A 17-year-old was gang-raped, allegedly by three people, in Kulaura upazila in Moulvibazar last night.
14 October 2020, 15:42 PM

HC upholds life term of Khulna rape convict

The High Court has upheld the life imprisonment of a convict, Ibrahim Gazi, in a case filed for raping a 15-year old girl in Dakop area of Khulna in 2006.
14 October 2020, 15:25 PM

Banks under Dhaka-5, Naogaon-6 to remain closed on Oct 17 for by-polls: BB

The local branches of scheduled banks will remain closed on October 17 (Saturday) in areas under Naogaon- 6 and Dhaka-5 parliamentary seats which will go to by-polls.
14 October 2020, 14:20 PM

Strong commitment of govt, judiciary can prevent human trafficking: Chief Justice

Bangladesh needs an integrated approach to develop public awareness against trafficking in persons, Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain said today.
14 October 2020, 13:53 PM

Gang-rape of schoolgirl in Cox’s Bazar: Accused gives confessional statement

An accused in a case filed over the gang-rape of a schoolgirl in Cox’s Bazar’s Maheshkhali upazila gave a confessional statement before a court today.
14 October 2020, 13:45 PM

Govt taking measures for 20,000 Malaysian tourists next year: CEO of Bangladesh Tourism Board

The government is working so that at least 20,000 Malaysian tourists visit Bangladesh next year, Chief Executive Officer of Bangladesh Tourism Board, Jabed Ahmed, said today.
14 October 2020, 13:36 PM

Make action plans for onion self-sufficiency: Agriculture minister

Amid the ongoing crisis surrounding onions in the local market, Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzak today said he has directed researchers, scientists and officials to undertake action plans specifically aimed at self-sufficiency through increasing onion production in the country.
14 October 2020, 13:26 PM

Amphetamine powder from India being smuggled to other countries via Bangladesh: DNC

A transnational syndicate is allegedly using Bangladesh as a route to smuggle amphetamine powder to other countries, after smuggling it from India.
14 October 2020, 12:23 PM

Former bank official sent to jail for sexually abusing four children in Lalmonirhat

A former bank official has been sent to jail on charges of sexually abusing four children in Lalmonirhat’s Kaliganj upazila after he surrendered before the court yesterday.
14 October 2020, 11:44 AM

Man gets life term for rape in Tangail

A court in Tangail today sentenced a man to life term imprisonment in a case filed for raping a woman in 2008.
14 October 2020, 11:24 AM

Attempted rape: minor dies by suicide in Lalmonirhat

A 14-year-old girl, who faced attempted rape, died by suicide in Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila last night.
14 October 2020, 10:51 AM

6 Neo JMB operatives arrested in Ctg

Members of Counter Terrorism Unit of Chattogram Metropolitan Police in separate drives arrested six operatives of Neo JMB in connection with the bomb blast at a traffic police box in port city's Sholoshahar Gate-2 area on February 28 this year.
14 October 2020, 09:58 AM

Corruption case against Babar: HC asks lower court to finish trial in 30 days

The High Court directs the lower court concerned to finish the trial proceedings of a corruption case against former state minister Lutfozzaman Babar in 30 days.
14 October 2020, 09:55 AM

UNDP, NHRC join hands with CRI to campaign for women’s safety

The Centre for Research and Information’s (CRI) youth platform Young Bangla, in collaboration with UNDP and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), is going to start a campaign titled ‘Women’s Safety in Public Places (WSPP)’.
14 October 2020, 09:10 AM

EC to file case against lawmaker Nixon Chowdhury

The election commission has decided to file a case against Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury -- popularly known as Nixon Chowdhury -- lawmaker of Faridpur-4, for violating electoral codes of conduct.
14 October 2020, 08:43 AM

HC fixes Oct 18 to pass order on writ petition against Wasa’s reappointment of MD

The High Court has fixed October 18 to pass an order on a writ petition filed challenging the legality of the process for further appointing Taqsem A Khan as the managing director of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa).
14 October 2020, 08:37 AM

DU student sues Nur under DSA for calling her 'characterless' on Facebook

The complainant alleged that Nur shared a video on his Facebook on October 11 and called her as "characterless".
14 October 2020, 07:58 AM

HC issues directives to stop fake arrest warrants

The High Court today issued several directives to the authorities concerned in order to stop fake arrest warrants against people.
14 October 2020, 07:53 AM

Abducted schoolboy found dead in Savar

A schoolboy, who was kidnapped two days ago, was found dead at Birualia of Savar, on the outskirts of the capital this morning.
14 October 2020, 07:21 AM

Murder accused found dead in Nawabganj jail

An accused in a murder case was found dead at Nawabganj Jail in Keraniganj last night.
14 October 2020, 06:18 AM