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Accountability needed to combat impunity in Myanmar: UN envoy

UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy in Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener has said accountability is essential for combating impunity and genuine reconciliation in Myanmar, reports UNB.Myanmar's Independent Commission of Enquiry has responded positively to her recommendation that it engages with United Nations human rights entities.Fragility, tensions and violence in Myanmar - including,...

An enthusiastic child browsing through a book of his choice at the Suhrawardy Udyan segment

An enthusiastic child browsing through a book of his choice at the Suhrawardy Udyan segment of the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair on its concluding day Saturday while his father looks on — FE Photo

Human chain against arrest of journo

HABIGANJ, Feb 02 (UNB): Journalists staged a human chain protest in front of the Press Club on Saturday demanding release of Abu Zafar, who was arrested under the Digital Security Act.Habiganj Press Club arranged the event at around 11:00 am where the speakers also demanded withdrawal of the case.Zafar, the...

Re-excavation work on 16 Ctg canals going on in full swing

CHATTOGRAM, Mar 02 (UNB): The re-excavation works on 16 canals of the port city, including Chaktai Khal, are progressing fast, aiming to bring relief to the city dwellers from its vexing waterlogging problem.The government undertook a mega project titled "Canal re-excavation, renovation and expansion to eradicate water logging of Chattogram"...

Woman found hanging at Savar

SAVAR, Feb 02 (UNB): A young woman was found hanging at her residence in Charabag area under Ashulia Police Station at Savar on Saturday.The deceased was identified as Molena Khatun, 19, wife of Rubel Mia of Dublapara village in Chatmohar Upazila in Pabna district.Family members found Molena's body hanging from...

Members of the Gulshan Society parading the Gulshan -2 street in the city in a procession

Members of the Gulshan Society parading the Gulshan -2 street in the city in a procession on Saturday after the inauguration of Lake Cleaning Initiative — Collected

Polan Sarker laid to rest

RAJSHAHI, Mar 02 (UNB): Ekushey Padak winner Polan Sarker, who known as Alor Ferrywala, was laid to rest at his village home at Baushua village in Bagha Upazila on Saturday morning.He was buried at his family graveyard at 10:30 am beside his wife's grave.His namaj-e-janaza was held at the field...

Titumir College student, three others die in road accidents

At least four people, including a student of Government Titumir College, were killed in separate road crashes in Dhaka, Manikganj and Chattogram on Saturday, reports UNB.In Dhaka, a day labourer died after falling from a running truck in Jatrabari area at around 06:30 am.The deceased was identified as Niranjan, 26,...

Death anniv 03-03-2019

Today (Sunday) is the 17th death anniversary of Syed Md. Habibul Haque, founder managing director of Crystal Insurance Company Limited, says a statement.He was a prominent and brilliant insurance personality of the Country.Board of directors, shareholders, executives and all employees of the company pray for eternal peace of his departed...

WEATHER-3-3-2019

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours until 06:00 pm today (Sunday), reports UNB.Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the Met Office said.The country's highest temperature 31.0 degrees Celsius was recorded...