BD launching first surveillance study to track DR malaria
Bangladesh is launching its first surveillance study to track drug-resistant (DR) malaria in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar amid growing concerns that resistant malaria parasites are circulating in neighbouring Myanmar.The surveillance is led by icddr,b in collaboration with the national and humanitarian partners, as this spread could threaten...
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Makeshift shops and hawkers-
Makeshift shops and hawkers have long been doing business unabated by encroaching on the vacant spaces adjacent to the rail-track in the capital's Jurain area amid high risk of accidents that might happen anytime. The snapshot was taken on Wednesday. — FE Photo
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Court imposes travel ban on Monipur school ex-principal
A Dhaka court on Wednesday imposed travel ban on the former principal of Monipur High School and College and his wife amid an ongoing probe into alleged embezzlement of nearly Tk 2.0 billion from development projects.The decission came after the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) sought to restrict Md Forhad Hossain, former...
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ICT fact-finding body starts probing ex-prosecutor’s bribe allegation
A committee has begun investigating allegations that a former prosecutor at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) had demanded bribes in exchange for bail in a case of crimes against humanity related to the July Uprising, reports bdnews24.com.ICT Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam told reporters about the development at his office...
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Young readers lean towards novels, thrillers
Novels and thriller books have emerged as major attractions for young readers at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair this year. Alongside general storybooks, sales of novels and thrillers based on mystery, adventure, and suspense have increased noticeably. Publishers and sales representatives say that teenagers and young adults are showing a...
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Gunmen fire shots at businessman's house
Two gunmen opened fire at the gate of the house of a garment businessman in the capital's Uttara area on Tuesday evening. However, there were no reports of casualties. The incident occurred at House No. 2 on Road No. 21 in Sector 7. The four-storey house targeted in the attack...
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DU suspends three students over women harassment
The Dhaka University (DU) suspended three students for six months for harassing two women in TSC area, following the recommendations of an investigation committee.The students are Shahriar Islam from Dept of Theatre Studies, Rakib Ahmed from Dept of World Religions, and Shahriar Tanzil from Dept of Anthropology.
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