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418 children killed in country last year, reveals report

A total of 418 children were killed across the country in 2018 which is 23.30 per cent higher than the figure in the previous year.During the period, 571 children were rapped and six of the victims committed suicide following the incidents, revealed a report on Sunday.In most cases, children were...

Probe body

The probe body, formed by the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry, headed by additional secretary Faijur Rahman, recording statements of witnesses in a mass hearing on FR Tower fire incident at a control police room of Banani thana on Sunday — Collected

Experts see most buildings in Dhaka at fire, earthquake risks

The violation of building codes and defiance of safety issues during construction of high-rises have exposed around 18 million people in and around the capital to fires and earthquakes, say experts, reports UNB.Dhaka, one of the world's most densely-populated cities, has witnessed a number of devastating fires in recent months...

BD-Switzerland political talks on April 02

The fourth edition of biennial bilateral political consultations between the foreign ministries of Switzerland and Bangladesh will be held in Dhaka on April 02.In order to participate in the consultations, the Swiss delegation has arrived in Dhaka on March 31 for a four-day visit. Ambassador Raphael Nägeli, the Assistant State...

Univ students stage demo for fire safety steps

Students of private Primeasia University formed on Sunday a human chain in front of its Banani campus in the city demanding resolution of their various demands including fire safety and raising the number of buses for students. The students said the three buildings on the university's Banani campus also adjacent...

Prof Lisa Gordon Clark

Prof Lisa Gordon Clark of the University of Roenhampton, UK, receiving a gift from Dhaka University vice-chancellor Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman when she called on him at the latter's office on Sunday

SC upholds order to pay Tk 5.0m to Russell

The Supreme Court has upheld an order by the High Court (HC) to pay Tk 5.0 million to Russell Sarkar, who lost his leg after being hit by a Green Line Paribahan bus on Dhaka's Mayor Mohammad Hanif Flyover, reports bdnews24.com.The Appellate Division bench of four judges led by Chief...

Dipu Moni for research-friendly education system in varsities

CHATTOGRAM, Mar 31 (BSS): Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has called for pursuing research-friendly education curriculum in the universities of the country.She made the call while speaking at a view-exchange meeting with the teachers of Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Science University (CVASU) as the chief guest on Sunday.CVASU vice-chancellor Prof...

Hasan urges all to build united resistance against building code violators

Urging all political parties not to do politics over everything, Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said on Thursday all should resist in unison building code violators, reports BSS."Let us stand beside the victims and forge consensus against the persons who are violating the building code while constructing their buildings," he...