Bangladesh
Killing of minor after rape: Suspect killed in Chapainawabganj ‘gunfight’
The prime suspect for the killing of a seven-year-old girl after rape was killed in a reported gunfight with Detective Branch (DB) of police in Harishpur Natunpara area of Sadar upazila on Thursday night.
Malnutrition more prevalent in urban slums, CHT region
Terming malnutrition as a national problem, speakers at a discussion have emphasised taking necessary steps for its solution, saying it would not be possible to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 unless the problem is addressed.
Nation paying tributes to Language Movement martyrs
The nation is paying deep respects to the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement on Friday, marking 'Amar Ekushey', the Language Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day.
Health workers can play effective role in controlling BP in rural areas: Study
A multi-country research has found that rural community health workers can play an effective role in controlling high blood pressure among hypertensive patients through a low-cost health intervention in rural settings in South Asia.
President, PM pay homage to language heroes
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday paid their rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar marking ‘Amar Ekushey’ -- the International Mother Language Day and Shaheed Dibosh.
CCC Polls: AL, BNP, JaPa candidates collect nomination papers
Mayoral candidates of three major political parties –- Awami League, BNP and Jatiya Party -– in the election to the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) billed for March 29 collected their nomination papers on Thursday.
UN Bangla font to be launched Friday
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh is going to celebrate the International Mother Language Day by launching the UN Bangla font and Bangla version of the Human Development Report 2019 on Friday.
FBCCI chief for stronger Bangladesh-IOFS ties for food security
President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Sheikh Fazle Fahim on Thursday said Bangladesh wants to build stronger cooperation with the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for ensuring food security.
Sexual Harassment: HC orders legal action against Rajshahi schoolteacher
The High Court on Thursday directed authorities concerned to take legal action against a teacher of Rajshahi University School and College for reportedly harassing a female student sexually.
President for feasibility study on joint exercise for BD, Zambia armies
President Abdul Hamid on Thursday stressed the need for a feasibility study for joint exercise of the army personnel of Bangladesh and Zambia.