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BPC’s poor performance irks state minister
State Minister for Power Nasrul Hamid has expressed indignation at the below par performance of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) as the state-owned body failed to make satisfactory progress in implementing some top priority projects.
Barguna Rifat killing: Minni moves HC challenging verdict
Aysha Siddika Minni, who was sentenced to death for her role in her husband Rifat Sharif’s murder, has moved the High Court challenging the subordinate court verdict.
Protest against rape: Many FB profile pictures go black
Alongside protests on the streets, netizens, especially women, have resorted to digital protests to raise their voices against sexual assault, harassment and torture of women.
47 Vietnam returnees freed from Kashimpur jail
Forty-seven Bangladeshi workers, who were sent to jail after returning from Vietnam, were released from Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur on Tuesday following the court's directive.
Protests continue as fury spreads over rape incidents
Protests against the growing incidents of rape, sexual harassment and violence against women continued for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.
Ecnec clears Tk 123-cr project to create self-employment opportunities
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday cleared a new project involving Tk 123 crore to create self-employment opportunities and alleviate poverty by expanding the activities of Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Centre (BITAC), giving importance to women in the training programmes.
Covid-19: 30 more die in Bangladesh, 1,499 new cases detected
Bangladesh on Tuesday reported the death of 30 more patients from Covid-19 in 24 hours, raising the total number of fatalities to 5,405.
Japan shares higher education facilities for Bangladeshi students
The Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh and North South University jointly organised “Study in Japan Seminar 2020” virtually on Tuesday.
Criminals behind Noakhali incident await quick legal action: Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Tuesday said legal action will be taken soon against the criminals involved in torturing and sexually humiliating a woman in Noakhali.
Bangladesh, US for joint efforts to develop inclusive blue economy
Bangladesh and the United States have discussed ways to develop an inclusive blue economy by working together and sharing knowledge, data and ideas, building greater capacity, and enhancing professional collaboration.