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Aunt gets life term, her lover death penalty for killing minor boy in Cumilla

, Aug. 20 -- A Cumilla court on Wednesday sentenced a man to death and his lover to life term imprisonment for killing her seven-year-old nephew in 2023. Judge of the Cumilla Additional District and ... Read More


Review body's 2nd report on 'deprived' retired officials submitted to CA

, Aug. 20 -- The committee reviewing cases of promotion-deprived retired government officials has submitted its second report to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus. Committee Convener Zakir Ahmed Khan... Read More


Man gets life imprisonment for killing wife in Natore

, Aug. 20 -- A Natore court on Wednesday convicted a man and sentenced him to life imprisonment for killing his wife over a family feud in 2020. The convict was identified as Sirajul Islam of Lalpur ... Read More


Global Islami Bank seeks time extension for IPO fund utilisation

Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- Global Islami Bank PLC has decided to transfer and extend the use of its unutilised IPO proceeds, according to a disclosure made on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website. The bank'... Read More


Chhatra Dal announces full panel for DUCSU elections

Dhaka University, Aug. 20 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), BNP's student wing, on Wednesday announced a full panel of candidates ahead of the much-hyped Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUC... Read More


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