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826 children raped, abused in 6 months: CRAC
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB) - A total of 826 children were raped and abused in the last six months (from Jan 1 to July 20) across the country, said a new report.
Business leaders’ carnival to be held in city Sept 14
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB) - A business leaders’ carnival will be held at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the city on September 14, aiming to spread business knowledge through networks and Edu entertainment, and encourage women leadership in business.
5 more arrested over Badda woman lynching
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB) – Police arrested five more people from different parts of the capital on Wednesday night in connection with the lynching of a woman in Badda.
The arrestees were identified as Sohel Rana, 30, Raju, 23, Murad, 22, Billal, 28 and Aksadul, 22.
Dengue under control: LGD Minister
Dhaka, July 25 (UNB)— Local Government Division Minister Md Tazul Islam on Thursday claimed that the dengue situation is under control.
Cabinet body approves two new model PSCs for onshore, offshore blocks
Dhaka, Jul 24 (UNB) – Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved two newly drafted model production sharing contracts (PSC) for exploration of oil and gas in the country’s onshore and offshore areas.
BCL men ‘assault’ 2 protesters at DU
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) - A group of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) reportedly activists beat two Dhaka University (DU) students, who were going to join the ongoing movement of general students demanding cancelation of the affiliation of seven colleges, on the campus on Wednesday.
ACC to sue ex-Sonali Bank DGM Pradip
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) – The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file a case against former Deputy General Manager of Sonali Bank Pradip Kumar Sharma for embezzling Tk 1.5 crore during service producing fake freedom fighter certificate.
PMO for social resistance to contain child-lifting rumours, dengue
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) – The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Wednesday asked the authorities concerned, particularly local government ministry and city corporations, to engage local communities in forging social awareness and resistance to check child-lifting rumours and the dengue menace.
We want pure water: HC
Dhaka, Jul 24 (UNB) – The High Court on Wednesday emphasized that people want pure water and it would be better if Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) can resolve the matter.
Biman set to welcome third Dreamliner 787-8
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB)—Biman Bangladesh Airlines is going to add the third Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to its fleet on Thursday.