Bangladesh
Bangladesh seeks Cambodia’s support for Rohingya repatriation
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has laid emphasis on a peaceful solution to the Rohingya crisis as Bangladesh seeks Cambodia’s support for early repatriation of the forcibly-displaced Myanmar nationals temporarily sheltered in Bangladesh.
Writ seeks deferment of DNCC, DSCC polls
A writ was filed with the High Court seeking deferment of the elections to Dhaka South and North City Corporations by one week.
Stop polythene use, one-time plastic products within a year: HC
The High Court on Monday directed the government to take necessary steps to stop the use of polythene bags and one-time plastic products across the country, including the coastal region, within a year.
Action to be taken soon against DU student’s rapist: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Monday said legal action will be taken soon against those involved in the rape of Dhaka University (DU) student.
2 Rohingya ‘drug traders’ killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Two suspected Rohingya drug traders were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Palongkhali in Ukhiya upazila early Monday.
icddr,b, Washington University’s research recognized as scientific breakthrough in 2019
‘Science’, a prestigious journal, recognised the research achievement of icddr,b and Washington University, USA on microbes to combat malnutrition as one of the runners-up in the collection of ten biggest scientific breakthroughs of 2019.
DU student rape: Evidence of rape found, say physicians
Doctors of Forensic Department of the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital found evidence of rape after forensic test on a Dhaka University student.
President for grooming young generation with science, IT knowledge
President Abdul Hamid on Monday stressed the need for taking an initiative to build the young generation as skilled human resources with science and IT knowledge.
PM to address nation Tuesday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation on Tuesday evening marking the first anniversary of her current government formed through the December-30, 2018 general election.
IFC signs deal to expand solar power generation in Bangladesh
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) of Bangladesh to support a solar power plant of 35-50 megawatt capacity in Kushtia district.