Drowning deaths surge across Chandpur's eight upazilas

CHANDPUR, Sept 28: Drowning incidents have sharply increased in all eight Upazilas of Chandpur district, claiming the lives of 153 people-mostly children-over the past eight months, according to a recent survey.The victims ranged in age, highlighting a widespread safety concern in the area. Senior Medical Officer Dr. Mohammad Shakhawat Hossain...

5-year-old girl raped in Sirajganj

SIRAJGANJ, Sept 28 (UNB): A 5-year-old girl was reported raped by an elderly man in Chariya area of Sirajganj district on Wednesday.Later, on Thursday afternoon, the victim's mother filed a case at Salanga Police Station against Habibur Rahman, 65, a resident of the area, in connection with the incident.Humayun Kabir,...