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Rains likely to persist in Dhaka, 7 other divisions

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rains in eight divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Wednesday. "Light to moderate rain or thun... Read More


Private tutor sentenced to life in prison for raping student

, Aug. 20 -- A court in Jashore on Tuesday sentenced private tutor Mashrur Rahman Sajib to life imprisonment for raping a college student on the promise of marriage. Justice Ataur Rahman of the Women... Read More


Prof Yunus calls for a resilient generation to tackle future challenges

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Chief Adviser Professor Mohammad Yunus on Wednesday underscored the need for developing a resilient generation, stressing that effective human resource management is vital for ensuri... Read More


Algerian Embassy in Dhaka commemorates 'National Mujahid Day'

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The Algerian Embassy in Bangladesh commemorated 'National Mujahid Day' on Wednesday, with a ceremonial raising of the Algerian national flag at its premises in Dhaka. The event was ... Read More


33 cases filed for violating environmental laws in DoE drive

, Aug. 20 -- The Department of Environment conducted nationwide mobile court drives to enforce environmental laws, seizing 1,220 kg of banned polythene and 30 hydraulic horns and imposing fines totali... Read More


2 sisters drown in Noakhali

, Aug. 20 -- Two sisters died after drowning in a pond while collecting snails in Senbag upazila of Noakhali on Tuesday morning. The deceased were identified as Bibi Moriom Ahi, 10, and her younger s... Read More


Bangladesh Bank relaxes credit rating rules

, Aug. 20 -- Bangladesh Bank has relaxed its Internal Credit Risk Rating System (ICRRS) guidelines for banks, allowing them to approve, renew, or adjust loans for borrowers with an "unacceptable" cred... Read More


MET Club launched to promote child and youth-led disaster preparedness in Bangladesh

, Aug. 19 -- The MET Club, a child and youth-led initiative for disaster risk management, was nationally launched on Tuesday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC) in Dhaka. Org... Read More


2 killed as autorickshaw hits motorcycle in Rangpur

, Aug. 19 -- A man and his sister in law were killed as an autorickshaw hit their motorcycle while crossing a road divider in Rangpur on Tuesday evening. The two deceased were identified as Tanima Ak... Read More


328 forms collected for JUCSU election after two days; deadline extended till Aug 21st

, Aug. 19 -- A total of 328 candidates collected nominations for the Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) election as of the second day of collection - the election commission conf... Read More