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2 Bangladeshi NGOs to receive Tk 16.3 million grant from Japan

Dhaka, March 16 -- The government of Japan on Sunday extended a grant of U$ 135,237, which is approximately Tk 16.3 million, to two Bangladeshi NGOs - MedGlobal Inc. and Training Assistance and Rural ... Read More


Elderly man thrashed over attempt to rape a girl in Lalmonirhat, handed to police

, March 16 -- year-old man was handed over to the police after being beaten by locals for allegedly attempting to rape a schoolgirl in Sadar upazila of Lalmonirhat district on Sunday. The man identif... Read More


Reform initiative completely a homegrown process: CA's Press Secretary

Dhaka, March 16 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said the entire reform initiative is completely a "homegrown" process and it will remain the same, noting that Bangladesh's f... Read More


BNP groups fight inside Rajshahi police station over AL leader's release

Rajshahi, March 16 -- Two groups of Rajshahi BNP scuffled inside a police station on Saturday over the release of an Awami League (AL) leader accused in a case filed for allegedly attacking protesters... Read More


Stock Market: Dhaka sees decline, Chattogram experiences growth

Dhaka, March 16 -- The first trading day of the week witnessed a decline in the Dhaka stock market, while Chattogram experienced a rise in indices on Sunday. While most companies in Dhaka saw a falls... Read More


Abrar's mother demands quick execution of verdict, arrest of fugitive convicts

Kushtia, March 16 -- Rokeya Khatun, mother of Buet student Abrar Fahad demanded execution of the High Court verdict soon and arrest of the fugitive convicts immediately. Rokeya Khatun came up with he... Read More


7 colleges to turn into a university with proposed name 'Dhaka Central University'

Dhaka, March 16 -- A proposed name has been finalised for a new university comprising the seven government colleges in the capital, said Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder... Read More


Two Narsingdi police officials withdrawn over drug sale allegations

Narsingdi, March 16 -- in-charge of the Detective Branch (DB) in Narsingdi and a court inspector have been withdrawn and attached to Dhaka following allegations that they sold 96 kilograms of seized c... Read More


EU to support Bangladesh in holding elections meeting international standards

Dhaka, March 16 -- The European Union (EU) will support Bangladesh to conduct elections in line with international standards with a significant financial package as well as its experiences and experti... Read More


Protesters block Dhaka-Sylhet highway; long tailback created

Habiganj, March 16 -- Road communication between Sylhet and other parts of country has been suspended as local people blocked Dhaka-Sylhet highway protesting the 'government plan' to shut Habiganj Med... Read More