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Tagore’s 158th birth anniv today

The nation is set to celebrate the 158th birth anniversary of Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore, who reshaped Bengali literature and music as well as arts of Indian subcontinent with contextual modernism, in a befitting manner across the country today (Wednesday), reports BSS.On the 25th of Baishakh in 1268 Bengali year, Rabindranath,...

UNHCR chief for solidarity with Rohingyas, refugees in Ramadan

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi has called for solidarity with millions of forcibly displaced people worldwide, including over one million Rohingyas living in Bangladesh, reports UNB.The UNHCR chief shared his warmest wishes with all those observing the holy month of Ramadan with a call for unity in...

22pc RMG workers face sexual harassment at workplaces: MJF

An estimated 22.4 per cent female readymade garment (RMG) workers face sexual harassment at factories, a study by Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) reveals, reports UNB.MJF Executive Director Shaheen Anam said the study was conducted at 22 factories in Dhaka and Chattogram between March and May last year.Speaking as the chief...

CDA introduces automation for building plan approval

CHATTOGRAM, May 07: Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) introduced an automation system for approval of building plans in the port city.Newly-appointed chairman of CDA M Jahirul Alam Dovash inaugurated the automation on Monday evening. Officials of CDA said with the introduction of the automation system, the city dwellers can submit their...

Survey finds new weapon against drug resistant malaria

A new study has recently found that combining of malaria genetic data with human mobility data from mobile networks can help to map and predict the spread of drug-resistant malaria, reports UNB.The study was conducted by the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Telenor Group, Mahidol-Oxford Research Unit and...

Police nab two for ‘killing woman after gang-rape’ on moving bus

Police have arrested a bus driver and his assistant in connection with the alleged gang-rape and murder of a woman in Kishoreganj, reports bdnews24.com.The woman died after being raped on board a bus operated by Swarnalata Paribahan, which was travelling from Dhaka to Katiadi upazila in Kishoreganj on Monday, said...

Three Rajshahi cops suspended for 'mugging'

RAJSHAHI, May 07 (UNB): Three policemen of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) were suspended on Monday on charge of mugging.The accused policemen are Assistant Sub-Inspector Shariful Islam and constables Monirul Islam and Sujon of Rajpara thana.They have been attached to Rajshahi Police Lines, said Hafizur Rahman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Rajpara thana.On...

Submit report on risky school, madrasa buildings: HC

The High Court (HC) asked on Tuesday authorities concerned to submit a report on risky school and madrasa buildings across the country, reports BSS.An HC bench of Justice JBM Hassan and Justice Md Khairul Alam passed the order after holding hearing on a writ petition filed in this regard. Rights...

One gets life in C'nawabanj drug case

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, May 07 (BSS): A court sentenced on Tuesday a young man to life term imprisonment in a drug case.The court also fined him of Tk 0.1 million, in default to suffer one year more in jail, court official said.Chapainawabganj additional district and sessions judge Md. Shawkat Ali gave the...

Minor girl 'raped' in Gaibandha

GAIBANDHA, May 07 (UNB): A minor girl has reportedly been raped by her neighbour at Paschim Kuptala Madhyapara in Sadar upazila.The victim, a class-I student, is now undergoing treatment at Gaibandha Modern Hospital.Khan Mohammad Shahriar, officer-in-charge (OC) of Sadar thana, said police arrested Ayub Khan, father of rape accused Shakil...

SSC examinee takes life in city

A Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinee reportedly killed herself in Bongshal early Tuesday after failing to secure desired marks in the examination, reports UNB.The dead, Mithila, is daughter of Mostafa Kamal.Quoting victim's family, police said she was frustrated with her SSC result. At midnight, Mithila hanged herself from the ceiling...

WEATHER-08-05-2019

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Sylhet division in the next 24 hours until 6:00 pm today (Wednesday).Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, Met Office said.Mild heat wave is sweeping over...

Sir John Wilson School Principal Sabrina Shaheed

Sir John Wilson School Principal Sabrina Shaheed, International Hope School Principal Roksana Zarin, Notre Dame College Principal Fr Hemanto Pius Rozario, Maple Leaf International School Principal Ali Karam Reza, Cider International School Principal Gyanesh Chandra Tripathi, Strategic Planner of Presidency International School Chittagong Mohammad Imam Hasan Reza, Counsellor of Chittagong...