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Malaria death rate declines, three hill dists still at risk

Though rate of deaths caused by malaria has marked a significant fall in the country, three districts in Chattogram Hill Tracts- Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachhari are still at risk.Shortage of physicians and healthcare professionals in remote areas, people's increased mobility, increased risk of malarial infection in border areas and climate...

'Jabbarer Boli Khela' today

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 24 (UNB): Century-old traditional 'Jabbarer Boli Khela' will be held today (Wednesday) at Laldighi Maidan in the city.All preparations have already been completed for smooth holding of the 109th edition of the traditional wrestling competition, said 'Jabbarer Boli Khela O Baishakhi Mela Udjapan Parishad' President Jahar Lal Hazari.Committee...

Court grants remand for three transport workers

A court in Dhaka on Tuesday granted three-day remand for each of three transport workers who allegedly sexually harassed a female student of a private university in a running bus on April 21, reports UNB.The accused were identified as Md Roman Ali, driver of a Turag Paribahan bus, his assistant...

DMP chief promises action for assaulting journalists

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia said on Tuesday action will be taken against those involved in assaulting two journalists while they were collecting report in city's Nayapaltan area on Monday, reports UNB.The DMP boss came up with the assurance while talking to reporters who went to the DMP...

Rape accused dies in 'gunfight'

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 24 (UNB): An accused of a rape incident was killed in a reported gunfight with members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Pekua area of Banshakhali here early Tuesday.The deceased was identified as Abdul Hakim Mintu (30), accused in several cases with Banskhali Police Station including one of...

WEATHER-25-04-2018

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and flashes of lightning are likely to occur in one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in next 24 hours until 6:00 pm today (Wednesday), reports UNB. Day and night temperature may rise slightly over...