bangladesh
'Gazipur Unnayan Kartripakkha Bill’ placed in JS
A bill titled 'Gazipur Unnayan Kartripakkha Bill 2019' was placed in Parliament on Tuesday to turn the fast-growing Gazipur city into a planned, liveable and environment-friendly urban area.
3 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hrs
Three new dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours until 8am on Tuesday, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4,456 people affected by cold-related disease in 24 hours
Various cold-related diseases affected 4,456 people across the country in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning.
Missing girl, 7, found dead in C’ganj; rape suspected
A seven-year-old girl was found dead at a bamboo cluster at Manik Hajirtola village in Sadar upazila on Tuesday, a day after she went missing.
Ecnec clears nine projects involving Tk 13,639 cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved nine projects involving Tk 13,639 crore, including a Tk 6,014-crore project to enhance the capacity of Mongla seaport.
Husband held in city for killing wife
Police arrested a man while he was seeking treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) allegedly after killing his wife at their Arambagh residence on Tuesday.
Nepal to use Saidpur Airport; greater trade expected
Bangladesh has agreed to allow Nepal to use its Saidpur Airport as part of strengthening trade and connectivity between the two countries.
Set up breastfeeding corners at all factories within 2 months: HC
The High Court on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to set up breastfeeding corners at all mills and factories across the country within two months.
Kaptai boat capsize: Bodies of mother, son retrieved after 5 days
Members of Bangladesh Navy and Fire Service on Tuesday morning retrieved the bodies of a woman and her son from the Sarafvata river in Rangunia upazila in Chattogram five days after a boat sank in the Karnaphuli River in Chandraghona area here in Kaptai upazila.
Rohingya woman killed in Cox’s Bazar camp
A Rohingya woman was killed following an altercation with two other women over a trifling matter at Camp No-24 in Teknaf upazila on Tuesday morning.