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12-yr-old held for ‘raping’ minor girl in Savar
Savar, Oct 23 (UNB) – Police here on Tuesday night arrested a 12-year-old boy from Dattapara here as he reportedly raped a five-year-old minor girl on October 16.
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.
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.
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.
2,730 more educational institutions brought under MPO scheme
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) – Some 2,730 new educational institutions have been brought under the monthly pay order (MPO) scheme across the country as the Prime Minister disclosed the names of the newly-enlisted institutes.
Working to enhance Bangladesh’s air connectivity: PM
Dhaka, Oct 23 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government is working to enhance Bangladesh’s air connectivity with the rest of the world.
Nusrat murder case verdict on Thursday
Feni, Oct 23 (UNB) – The verdict in Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder case is scheduled to be delivered on Thursday.
Ex-UP chairman shot dead in Rangamati
Rangamati, Oct 23 (UNB) – A former Union Parishad chairman was abducted and killed at Haludia Para in Rajasthali upazila on Wednesday.