Bangladesh
Twaki murder case accused sent to jail after surrendering to court
Sultan Shawkat Bhramar, an accused in the Tanvir Muhammad Twaki murder case in Narayanganj, voluntarily surrendered to the court on Wednesday.
Cardiac arrest Bangladesh’s No 1 killer in 2020: BBS
Cardiac arrest was the number one killer in Bangladesh in 2020, claiming the lives of 180,408 people, which is 21.1 percent of the country’s total 8,54,253 deaths during the year.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee 'injured in attack'
Indian state of West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was "injured in an attack" on Wednesday evening in the town of Nandigram, where she had gone to file her nomination papers to fight the upcoming assembly elections.
Madrasa teacher arrested after video of beating student goes viral
A madrasa teacher accused of torturing an 8-year-old residential student after a video of the incident went viral was arrested from Chittagong‘s Hathazari on Wednesday.
Sentencing child to rigorous imprisonment: HC showcauses judge
The High Court has asked Jashore Children’s Court Judge Mahmuda Khatun to explain why she sentenced a child to five years’ rigorous imprisonment in a case under the Explosives Act.
Bangladesh High Commission in KL begins journey to full digitalization
The Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday night launched a digital platform called ‘BanglaTiger Digital.'
Creative Media Industry Skills Council launched
The National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) Wednesday launched the Creative Media Industry Skills Council (CMISC) for creative skills training and development.
Japanese development model best for Bangladesh to emulate: Speakers
Speakers at a JICA seminar opined that the Japanese model of development might be the best pathway for Bangladesh in achieving economic goals and turning itself into a developed country.
Will follow up discussion that FM Momen had in Washington: Miller
US Ambassador Earl Miller has expressed willingness to work closely with Bangladesh government to follow up the discussion that Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen had in Washington DC with his counterpart and other high dignitaries.
Women unaware of scopes in public procurement domain: Survey
Women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh are not fully aware of the scopes for them in the public procurement domain, according to a survey by BUILD.