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646 women raped in ten months: BMP

A total of 646 women were raped in ten months -from January to October- this year across the country, said Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP) on Sunday. Besides, a total of 165 incidents of gang- rape took place during the period, and 53 victims were killed. The BMP gave the accounts...

11 die in road crashes in six districts

At least seven people were killed in separate road accidents in Kushtia, Natore and Chattogram, Shariatpur, Bagerhat and Panchagarh districts on Sunday morning, reports UNB.In Natore, two people were killed and 30 others including 20 students injured following a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on Natore-Pabna highway...

107 DU students get The Duke of Edinburgh’s Int’l Award

A total of 107 students from Dhaka University (DU) have received The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award under Bronze (77) and Silver (30) Level for their outstanding successes in completion of different self -development activities at a programme in the city on Thursday last, says a press release.Prof Dr Md...

Govt won’t make compromise on independence of judiciary: Anisul

Law Minister Anisul Huq said on Sunday the present government believes in the independence of judiciary and it would not make any compromise on this issue, reports BSS."A country sees development, when judiciary remains free," he said.

Six Dhaka WASA officials face the music over graft

Six revenue inspectors of the Dhaka WASA were relieved of their responsibility during a drive conducted by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday on charge of misusing power and tampering with water bills.The anti-graft watchdog conducted the drive at the WASA's Mirpur regional office in the capital after receiving multiple...

47th death anniv of Mohon Mia today

The 47th death anniversary of renowned politician of the sub-continent Yusuf Ali Chowdhury (Mohan Mia) will be observed today (Monday), says a press release.Different political and social organisations have chalked out programmes to observe the day. Yusuf Ali Chowdhury Smrity Committee will hold a milad malifil and discussion at Moez...

Sudan envoy pays farewell call on President

Non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Bangladesh Sirajuddin Hamid Yousif paid a farewell call on President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Sunday, reports UNB.During the meeting, the President thanked the people and the government of Sudan for providing all-out support and assistance over the Rohingya issue.

‘Gunfights’ leave two dead in Kushtia, Cox’s Bazar

A suspected robber and a 'drug trader' were killed in separate reported gunfights in Kushtia and Cox's Bazar districts early Sunday, report agencies.In Kushtia, suspected robber Khokon Ali alias Hatkata Thandu (45), son of late Aijal Ali of Pukurpara area in Alampur union of the upazila, was killed in a...

WEATHER-26-11-2018

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours until 6:00 pm today (Monday).Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during late night until morning, Met Office said.Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.The...