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Bangladesh plans big drive to tackle violence against women and children

Dhaka, July 19 -- As Bangladesh sees sharp rise in violence against women and children, the government has taken a move to address the issue through a coordinated, community-based response mechanism i... Read More


5 dead, one hospitalised after suspected alcohol poisoning in Khulna

Khulna, July 19 -- Five people died while another remains hospitalised in critical condition after reportedly consuming excessive spurious liquor in the Boyra Puja Khola Islamia College area under Son... Read More


Govt committed to resolving issues preventing implementation of CHT Accord: Adviser Touhid

Rangamati, July 19 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Saturday said the government will try to resolve the obstacles which are responsible for hindering the implementation of the Chittago... Read More


Captains speak of lofty aimsas Bangladesh and Pakistan resume T20 rivalry

Dhaka, July 19 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to renew their T20 rivalry with a three-match series starting Sunday in Mirpur. After the last meeting, both sides have seen changes. Bangladesh now ... Read More


Curfew relaxed for 14 hours in Gopalganj

Dhaka, July 19 -- Authorities in Gopalganj have relaxed the ongoing curfew for 14 hours on Saturday, allowing public movement from 6am to 8pm. Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Mohammad Kam... Read More


5-member probe body formed over Rangpur LPG station explosion

Rangpur, July 19 -- member investigation committee has been formed to probe the explosion at an LPG gas station in Rangpur city that left one person dead and 20 others injured. The committee has been... Read More


Time up for the old ways of doing things in Bangladesh: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief

Dhaka, July 19 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday delivered a firm rebuke to those who would like to see a restoration of the country's "rotten old system," saying, "First bring back the... Read More


July Memory: DPS Apurba shares how Bangladesh's meme creators became voices of truth-tellers

Dhaka, July 19 -- Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir has said Bangladesh's meme community has shown that satire is not just about jokes, it is about truth, courage and community. ... Read More


Gopalganj curfew extended till 6 am Sunday

Gopalganj, July 19 -- The Gopalganj administration has extended the curfew till 6am on Sunday to maintain law and order in the district following Wednesday's violence that left five dead. District Ma... Read More


Fakhrul-led BNP delegation visits Jamaat Ameer in hospital

Dhaka, July 19 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir visited Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman at Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhanmondi's Shankar branch on Saturday night, following the... Read More