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All will have to beg if ACC doesn’t act independently: HC

The High Court (HC) said on Sunday all will have to take to the streets seeking alms if Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) does not work independently, report agencies."The Anti-Corruption Commission is an independent agency. The trend of the country's development will be steady if the ACC works independently. Or else, it...

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Govt investigating wrong question paper issue, says Dipu Moni

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said on Sunday the ministry is looking into the allegations regarding the distribution of wrong question papers on the first day of the ongoing SSC and equivalent examinations, reports BSS."The allegations of providing wrong question paper sets among SSC examinees are being scrutinised by the...

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ACC raids nursing institute in city over graft charge

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) raided on Sunday a nursing institute under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) over allegation of taking extra fees from admission seekers.During the drive at National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research (NIANER), the commission revealed that the institute has collected Tk 2.3 million illegally...

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52 women raped, 22 gang-raped in Jan

As many as 52 women were raped, 22 gang-raped and five murdered after rape across the country in the first month of 2019, reveals a report of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP).A total of 298 incidents of violence against women took place during the same period, according to the report BMP...

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‘Teacher’ kills 3rd grader after failed ‘rape attempt’ in Rangamati

RANGAMATI, Feb 03 (UNB): A private tutor allegedly strangled a class three student to death after his failed rape attempt at Raikhali Purbakodala Borokhola Para in Kaptai upazila on Sunday.Police arrested private tutor Bachingmong Marma (40) after local people caught him red-handed on Saturday night while trying to dump the...

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Dr Khashruzzaman Chy’s 6th death anniv today

The 6th death anniversary of Dr Khashruzzaman Choudhury, a recipient of Swadhinata Padak (Posthumous), will be observed today (Monday), says a press release.Dr Khashruzzaman Choudhury organised freedom fighters during the Liberation War in 1971 in Kishoreganj district where he was serving as the Sub-Divisional Officer.A Master's degree holder from the...

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Smugglers attack BGB men while conducting drive in C’nawabganj

CHAPAINAWABGANJ, Feb 03 (UNB): A team of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) came under attack by some smugglers during a drive at Jahurpur border of Sadar Upazila early Sunday.BGB members also caught one of the smugglers, Ibrahim (38), son of Enamul Haque of Shampur area of Shibganj upazila, with bullet wounds.Director...

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Truck driver, helper die in Gazipur road crash

GAZIPUR, Feb 03 (UNB): A truck driver and his helper were killed as the vehicle collided head-on with a covered van on Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Naotana area in Kaliganj upazila on Saturday night.The identities of the deceased could not be known yet.Officer-in-charge (OC) of Naojar Highway Police outpost Ohiduzzaman said...

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WEATHER-4-2-2019

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in next 24 hours until 6:00 pm today (Monday).Mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Panchagarh & Chuadanga and it may continue.Night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over...

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Spring Semester 2018-2019 of American International University- Bangladesh

Dr Carmen Z Lamagna, vice-chancellor of American International University- Bangladesh, posing with the participants at the general meeting of the Spring Semester 2018-2019 of the university on its permanent campus at Kuril in the city recently

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United Hospital

Architect Mubasshar Hussein, among others, posing with cancer survivors at a function organised by United Hospital in the city on Sunday, marking the World Cancer Day

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