Bangladesh
Kumari Puja celebratedcelebrated
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) - Hindu devotees celebrated ‘Kumari Puja’ on the Maha Ashtami of the five-day Durga Puja across the country on Sunday.
449 killed by lightning strikes last year
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) – At least 449 people were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes across the country last year.
3-day int’l expo on infrastructure-related products to begin Oct 17
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) - A three-day international exposition on infrastructure-related products and services is going to take place at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the city on October 17-19.
Durga Puja in Karwan Bazar’s Media Para
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB)- Media houses in city’s Karwan Bazar area have jointly set up a separate mandap for celebrating the biggest festival of country’s Hindu Community, Durga Puja.
Invest in technology to improve waste management: UN chief
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all to invest more in technology that can transform manmade waste into energy and wealth.
BNP losing its existence, says Quader
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) - Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said BNP is gradually losing its popularity and existence as they always react negatively to any initiative taken by the government.
800 kgs of venison seized in Barguna; one held
Barguna, Oct 6 (UNB) – Coast Guard members in a drive arrested a man along with 800 kgs of venison from a boat at Bihanga Island in Patharghata upazila on Saturday night.
DPDC executive director sued by ACC
Dhaka Oct 6 (UNB) –The Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Sunday filed a case against executive director (Engineering) of Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) Ramizuddin Sarker for amassing wealth illegally and concealing information in his wealth statement.
496 children raped in six months: Report
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) – A total of 496 children were raped during the first six months of the year, a jump of 41 percent compared to the previous year, said a report on Sunday.
Kumari Puja being held on Maha Ashtami
Dhaka, Oct 6 (UNB) - Hindu devotees are observing ‘Kumari Puja’ on the Maha Ashtami of five-day long Durga Puja across the country on Sunday.