Bangladesh
Writ filed for treating sexual violence against men, boys as rape
A writ petition was filed with the High Court on Thursday seeking amendment in the law to include sexual violence against men as a criminal offence.
Teen gang raped in Lalmonirhat; two suspects arrested
Police on Thursday arrested two suspects for the alleged gang rape of a teenager at Teesta Toll plaza in Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila.
‘Stop meddling in LPG price fixing process’
The consumer rights groups and business operators on Thursday demanded an end to the government’s interference in the price fixing process of liquified petroleum gas (LPG).
IU appoints three new office heads
The authorities of Islamic University (IU) appointed new transport administrator, acting registrar and acting chief engineer on the campus in Kushtia on Thursday.
Bangladesh’s Covid-19 vaccine storage capacity 140-150m: Health Minister
Health minister Zahid Maleque on Thursday reassured the people that there won’t be any problem in storing and distributing Covid-19 vaccines.
King Philippe of Belgium keen to visit Bangladesh
King Philippe of Belgium has said that he will consider a possible visit to Bangladesh to see the country’s impressive socio-economic development.
Boost Bangladesh’s image through public diplomacy: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday said his ministry is putting emphasis on public diplomacy as part of its effort to uphold Bangladesh as a land of opportunity to the outside world.
Bangladeshi-American Zayn Siddique gets key White House position
Bangladeshi-American Zayn Siddique has been named by President-elect Joe Biden to a key position in the office of the White House deputy chief of staff.
ACC OKs case against expelled Jubo League leader Anis, wife
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) approved two cases against Jubo League's expelled Office Secretary Kazi Anisur Rahman and his wife Sumi Rahman.
Reform rape law, finish probe, trial timely: MJF
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) on Thursday urged the government to reform rape laws, enact witness protection laws, and complete investigations and trial in a timely manner.