Bangladesh
Focus on real problems of real people: UN chief
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all to work together to advance the wellbeing of the countries and people across the world.
Abrar Murder: His roommate Mizan put on remand
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) – A court here on Wednesday placed slain Abrar Fahad’s roommate, also a suspect in his murder case, on a five-day remand.
Japan urges Myanmar to create environment for Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) – Japan has urged Myanmar authorities to create an environment “conducive” to the repatriation of Rohingyas to their place of origin.
High-yielding fruits open new possibilities in Cumilla
Cumilla, Oct 23 (UNB) – Farmers in the district have been reluctant to cultivate fruits believing the soil is unsuitable but extensive work by the Agriculture Research Centre is challenging and changing the old perception.
Boy, 15, arrested for ‘raping’ girl, 6, in Sunamganj
Sunamganj, Oct 23 (UNB) – A 15-year-old boy was arrested from Tahirpur upazila’s Border Palli area for allegedly raping a minor girl on Tuesday night.
Tobacco free Bangladesh by 2040: Information Minister
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB)- Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday said the government is working to build a tobacco free country by 2040.
Case filed over vandalising Hindu temple in Bhola
Bhola, Oct 23 (UNB) – A case was filed on Wednesday over the vandalism of a Hindu temple, looting, and setting fire to houses belonging to the minority community in the district.
236 new dengue hospitalised in 24 hrs
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) – A total of 236 people have been admitted to hospitals with dengue across the country in 24 hours till Wednesday morning.
No fuel for vehicles without renewed fitness certificates: HC
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) – The High Court on Wednesday ordered the authorities concerned to refrain from selling oil and gas to vehicles the fitness certificates of which have not been renewed.
Primary teachers threaten to boycott PEC exam
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) – Demonstrating teachers of primary schools on Wednesday announced that they would boycott the Primary Education Completion (PEC) examination starting from November 17 if their demands are not met within November 13.