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4 held for kidnapping 8 tourists for ransom in Khagrachari

KHAGRACHARI, March 10 -- Police in a drive arrested four people including a woman for their alleged involvement reasiling ransom after kidnapping eight tourists, from West Kathaltoli in Dighinala upaz... Read More


Ex-MP's house occupied: Police arrest student coordinator Misty in Tangail

, March 10 -- Police have arrested Mariam Mukaddas Misty, a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, for her alleged involvement in vandalising the house of former Tangail-8 lawmaker Z... Read More


Japan, UNDP partner to improve waste management in Cox's Bazar

Dhaka, March 10 -- The government of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an agreement on Monday to launch the 'Sustainable Solid Waste Management' project in Cox's Bazar. ... Read More


'That Magura little girl finally blinks,' says CA's Deputy Press Secretary

, March 10 -- year-old girl, who is now battling for her life in the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Dhaka opened her eyes for a while for the first time on Monday morning. Her physical condition h... Read More


Anti-tobacco group wants strong law to reduce exposure to passive smoking

Dhaka, March 10 -- A delegation from research and advocacy organisation PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) on Monday held a meeting with Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir... Read More


JCD warns of street protests if violence against women cannot be curbed

Dhaka, March 10 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP, on Monday warned that it would take to the streets if the government fails to curb the growing violence against women and im... Read More


Banani road blockade withdrawn after 7 hrs

, March 10 -- Vehicular movement in Dhaka's Banani area resumed after nearly seven hours on Monday after garment workers withdrew their blockade following police assurances. The protest erupted in th... Read More


Hotline launched at Police HQ to prevent violence against women

, March 10 -- A hotline service has been launched at Police Headquarters to take swift action against women repression, aggressive gestures towards women, slander, eve teasing and sexual harassment. ... Read More


24 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Dhaka, March 10 -- four more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,648 this year. According to the Directorate General o... Read More


EC invites applications from new parties for registration

Dhaka, March 10 -- The Election Commission has invited applications from the new political parties by April 20 next to get registered ahead of the next national election. The EC on Monday issued a pu... Read More