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9-year-old girl raped in Sirajganj, accused on the run
A 9-year-old girl was raped at the child care center of a local NGO in Narua village of Raiganj upazila, Sirajganj on Sunday. A case was filed in this regard five days after the incident..The victim is undergoing treatment at the Shahid M Monsur Ali medical college..The accused, a 15
14 March 2025, 10:00 AM
Ensuring data interoperability a top priority
Ensuring interoperability of data across all ministries will be a top priority for the government to deliver seamless public services, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb,
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
Trump's announcement came one day after a phone call with the CEOs of Ford, GM and Stellantis.
6 March 2025, 01:18 AM
Record wind gusts
Ireland recorded its strongest-ever wind gusts yesterday as “destructive” Storm Eowyn barrelled in from the Atlantic, cutting power, grounding flights and shutting schools, officials said.
24 January 2025, 18:00 PM
World’s oldest person dies at 116
The world’s oldest person, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, has died aged 116.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Shot, shackled, blinded
Eighteen-year-old Alif Hassan Rahat, a student from Milestone College in Uttara, dreamed of becoming a rocket engineer.
22 November 2024, 19:31 PM
South Korea contributes $2m to WFP for Rohingya refugees
The new funds will ensure that they are provided with a full ration of $12.50 for two months
21 November 2024, 09:06 AM
Richard Cash, co-developer of Oral Rehydration Therapy, passes at 83
Richard Cash, co-developer of the Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT), passed away on October 22 in Boston at the age of 83, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service and innovation that transformed healthcare worldwide, said a BRAC press release today.."BRAC is deeply saddened by the passi
24 October 2024, 12:06 PM
Double Murder: No arrests after 3 days
Three days have passed since the double murder in Dhaka’s Gulshan area on Friday morning, but law enforcement has yet to make any arrests.
29 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt planning 'blue network' of canals recovered from illegal occupation: Rizwana
The adviser emphasised that RAJUK should conduct weekly operations to reclaim illegally occupied canals
28 September 2024, 11:15 AM
No specific threat around Durga Puja, but police remains on high alert: IGP
He said the Hindu community will be able to celebrate their festival peacefully as police will ensure full security
26 September 2024, 12:29 PM
Cox's Bazar: 6 held over murder of army officer
Members of Bangladesh Army have arrested six people in Cox’s Bazar’s Chakaria upazila in connection with the killing of Lt Tanjim Sarwar Nirjon.
25 September 2024, 18:00 PM
ACC launches investigation against former CU VC
The ACC has found initial evidence suggesting that she abused her power, engaged in bribery, and carried out various irregularities
25 September 2024, 13:01 PM
Five killed by lightning strikes in Thakurgaon, Panchagarh
Four people were killed in Thakurgaon while one was killed in Panchagarh
25 September 2024, 12:21 PM
Steps to start negotiations with India over water sharing soon: Rizwana
On the international river water rights, she stressed the importance of protecting the country's internal rivers, describing them as living entities that must be collectively preserved
25 September 2024, 10:31 AM
UK MP Apsana Begum calls for investigation into ex-minister Saifuzzaman
She emphasised that corruption has severely impacted Bangladesh's living standards, workplace rights, and democratic freedoms
25 September 2024, 08:21 AM
Why shouldn't people killed in mass protests be declared 'national heroes': HC
The High Court today issued a rule asking the government authorities concerned to explain why they should not be directed to declare those killed in mass protests between July 16 to August 5 as “national heroes”, and those injured or arrested as “freedom fighters”..In the rule, the cour
24 September 2024, 10:10 AM
Fake Facebook account created with Bangladesh Bank governor's name
Upon accepting these requests, various information is being sought, along with recommendations and lobbying efforts
24 September 2024, 08:12 AM
Army officer stabbed to death by robbers in Cox’s Bazar
Lt Tanjim Sarwar Nirjon was posted at Ramu Cantonment in Cox's Bazar
24 September 2024, 05:54 AM
Police trying to arrest more students involved in DU mob killing: DMP
Six students arrested so far in connection with the murder
23 September 2024, 12:32 PM