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Govt committed to swift trial of Muradnagar rape incident: Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, June 29 -- Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul on Sunday said the government is committed to the swift trial of those who raped a 25-year-old woman after breaking into her home in Cumilla's Muradnagar. ... Read More


13 more Covid-19 cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, June 29 -- 19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figure, the total numb... Read More


MJF demands quick justice for Muradnagar rape victim

, June 29 -- Expressing deep concern over the rape of a 25-year-old woman in Muradnagar upazila of Cumilla district, Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) demanded speedy trial and maximum punishment of all... Read More


UN human rights body to set up office in Bangladesh for 3 years

Dhaka, June 29 -- The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is set to establish an office in Bangladesh, primarily for three years, in an effort to strengthen coopera... Read More


BNP alleges attempt to tarnish party image over Hindu woman rape in Cumilla

Dhaka, June 29 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday alleged that there was a sinister attempt to tarnish their party's image by falsely blaming it for the rape of a Hindu ... Read More


Chattogram port remains crippled for second day as NBR staff strike continues

, June 29 -- Operations at the Customs House in Chattogram remained suspended for a second straight day on Sunday, as officials and staff of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) continued their 'comple... Read More


No significant progress yet on reform consensus: Ali Riaz

Dhaka, June 29 -- Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Sunday said the expected progress in reaching a consensus on reform initiatives has yet to be achieved. "We have ... Read More


Finance Adviser 'declines' meeting with NBR Reform Unity Council amid protests

Dhaka, June 29 -- talked-about meeting scheduled for 4pm between Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed and the NBR Reform Unity Council will not take place. According to NBR sources, the Finance Advise... Read More


Youth killed in Gaibandha lynch-mob attack

Dhaka, June 29 -- mob attack at Palupara village in Gobindaganj upazila of Gaibandha district allegedly for raping a six-year-old child. The deceased was Habil Mia, son of late Abdul Kashem of Palupa... Read More


'July Shaheed Day' to be observed on July 16, 'Mass Uprising Day' Aug 5

Dhaka, June 29 -- The Council of Advisers at a meeting on Sunday decided to celebrate 'July Shaheed Day' on July 16 and 'Mass Uprising Day' on August 5. There will be no special celebrations for Augu... Read More