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Rape trials must conclude within 90 days, says Asif Nazrul

Dhaka, March 9 -- Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday announced that essential legal reforms will be introduced to guarantee that rape investigations are concluded within 15 days and trials are complete... Read More


February sees weaker business, job growth in BD

Dhaka, March 9 -- Bangladesh saw a slowdown in new business and employment growth in February compared to January, as indicated by the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) report. The Metropolitan... Read More


NBR sets new customs guidelines to counter economic risks

Dhaka, March 9 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced the release of the "Customs Risk Management Regulations, 2025" through a new notification, designed to tackle economic risks, includ... Read More


Praava Health celebrates International Women's Day 2025

Dhaka, March 9 -- Praava Health, a network of family health centers, has celebrated the contributions of its female leaders on International Women's Day to inspire them who are at the forefront of dri... Read More


HC orders completion of Magura child rape trial within 180 days

Dhaka, March 9 -- The High Court (HC) has directed the Women and Child Repression Prevention Tribunal to conclude the trial concerning the rape of a child at her sister's home in Magura within 180 day... Read More


Protests erupt at universities demanding punishment for rapists

Dhaka, March 9 -- Students, primarily female, staged overnight protests at various public universities, including Dhaka University (DU), demanding immediate justice for the recent cases of rape and se... Read More


BMD forecasts rain across parts of BD for next 5 days

Dhaka, March 9 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rainfall or thunder showers across the north-eastern region of the country over the next five days, starting from Sunday.... Read More


Bangladesh, Kuwait pledge stronger economic co-op

Dhaka, March 9 -- Bangladesh and Kuwait have reiterated their commitment to enhancing diplomatic, trade, and economic relations, prioritising key areas such as investment, energy, food security, and t... Read More


Gachagua alleges Prison Land, Bomas of Kenya Sold to Turkish Tycoon

Kenya, March 9 -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua dropped a bombshell on Sunday, alleging that the Kenya Kwanza administration has surrendered the iconic Bomas of Kenya to a Turkish businessm... Read More


Sama Kenya Workers Decry Unapproved Extra Shifts, Job Cuts

Kenya, March 9 -- There is a new complaint from workers at Sama Kenya, a company that helps with data tasks, claiming that employees are being made to work more hours than they agreed to, without perm... Read More