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Ramisa rape, murder: Sohel, his wife Swapna sentenced to death

Dhaka, June 7 -- A Dhaka tribunal has sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter to death for the rape and murder of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter. Dhaka Metropolitan Child Repression Prevention Tribun... Read More


Parliament Speaker Hafiz says House 'complete' with all women members

Dhaka, June 7 -- Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has welcomed the newly sworn-in women members of parliament elected to reserved seats, saying the House has become "complete" with their arrival. "The House... Read More


Bangladesh marks historic 'Six-Point Movement Day' on Sunday

Dhaka, June 7 -- Six-Point Day, an unforgettable milestone in the Bengali nation's movement for autonomy and independence, is being observed on Sunday. The six-point demand announced by Bangabandhu f... Read More


Man dies of burns in Dhaka gas fire

Dhaka, June 7 -- A man has died within 24 hours of suffering serious burn injuries after gas accumulated in a house in Dhaka's Uttarkhan ignited. Ali Hossain, 55, had suffered burns on 100 percent of... Read More


Shafiqul, Nahidul set off to Lebanon to secure a better future. Their families' hopes are crushed as the men return home in coffins

Dhaka, June 7 -- Shafiqul Islam had left for Lebanon hoping to secure a better future for his family, dreaming of building a more comfortable home and ensuring his daughters received a good education.... Read More


Aviation minister orders round-the-clock cargo handling to clear backlog at Shahjalal Airport

Dhaka, June 7 -- Aviation Minister Afroza Khanam Rita has directed Shahjalal International Airport authorities to maintain round-the-clock cargo operations in a bid to clear mounting backlogs, as busi... Read More


Bangladesh awaits verdict in Ramisa rape, murder case

Dhaka, June 7 -- A Dhaka tribunal is set to deliver its verdict in the case over the rape and murder of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter in Dhaka's Pallabi against two suspects, Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna ... Read More


Court begins reading verdict in Ramisa rape, murder case after five-day trial

Dhaka, June 7 -- A Dhaka court has begun reading out the verdict in the rape and murder case of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter in Pallabi. The case has reached the judgment stage in just five working days, ... Read More


BCB heads to polls again but competitive spirit nowhere to be found

Dhaka, June 7 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is heading into its second election in eight months with many outcomes already decided without a single vote being cast. Eight directors have alrea... Read More


State minister warns of action against journalists supporting terrorism, anti-democratic activities

Dhaka, June 7 -- State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has warned that journalists found involved in anti-democratic activities, terrorism or any actions contrary to the... Read More