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Housewife 'raped' after break-in, receives death threats

Dhaka, March 17 -- A housewife in Narsingdi's Raipura Upazila has allegedly been raped and filmed. The perpetrators also threatened to kill her and her husband if they reported the incident. On Mond... Read More


Confronting sexual violence: Punishment alone won't solve the crisis

Dhaka, March 17 -- In the wake of several assaults on women, sexual abuse and a disquieting rise of violations, including the abuse of an eight year old by members of the family, society in general ha... Read More


Yunus wants to see police in a new image

Dhaka, March 17 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said the stain on police force over the past 16 years cannot be erased overnight and called for the creation of an entirely new image for its member... Read More


Biman to fly 13 special jets on three domestic routes during Eid-ul-Fitr

Dhaka, March 17 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines will operate 13 special jets along with the scheduled ones for Eid-ul-Fitr. In a statement on Monday, the national flag carrier said these flights will be... Read More


Lawyer challenges validity of EC's notice for new party registration

Dhaka, March 17 -- A lawyer has filed a writ petition challenging the validity of the public notice issued by the Election Commission (EC) relating to registration for new political parties. The High... Read More


5,500 volunteers to curb mosquito threat, says DNCC

Dhaka, March 17 -- Mohammad Ejaz, administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), has said as many as 5,500 volunteers will work with them to prevent Aedes mosquitoes from spreading during the m... Read More


Tarique urges online activists to remain vigilant against conspiracy

Dhaka, March 17 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged the party's online activists to stay alert in the face of rising "conspiracies" against democracy and nationalism. Speaking virtually a... Read More


Dhaka metro rail staff withdraw work stoppage, ticket sales resume

Dhaka, March 17 -- Dhaka metro rail workers have agreed to call off a work stoppage after disciplinary action was taken against Mass Rapid Transit Police personnel over an assault. Sales of single jo... Read More


Banglalink appoints telecom veteran Johan Buse as new CEO

Dhaka, March 17 -- Johan Buse is set to take over as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of telecom network operator Banglalink. He joins from StarHub, a multinational telecom company in Singapore, whe... Read More


Dhaka University expels 128 students over alleged involvement in violence during July Uprising

Dhaka, March 17 -- Dhaka University has temporarily expelled 128 students for their alleged involvement in violence between Jul 15 and Aug 5. The decision was taken at an emergency syndicate meeting ... Read More