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Lone accused gets life imprisonment for Gazipur rape case

, Oct. 19 -- A tribunal in Gazipur court on Monday convicted a man and sentenced him to life imprisonment for raping a child. Gazipur Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge Gazi Dele... Read More


US companies encouraged to pursue sustainable partnerships beyond equipment sales

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhit on Monday encouraged US companies to pursue sustainable partnerships beyond equipment sales, emphasizing lifecycle costs, aft... Read More


Decision on Bangladesh's LDC graduation deferral likely by October-end: Commerce Minister

, Oct. 19 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir Monday expressed hope that a decision on deferring Bangladesh's graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category by three years would ... Read More


Banks, stock markets to remain closed for 5 consecutive days during Durga Puja

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- All banks and financial institutions, as well as the country's twin stock exchanges-the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)-will remain closed for five... Read More


Cancer treatment to get priority in health budget if needed: Minister

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Monday said the lion's share of the health budget will be allocated to cancer treatment, if necessary, pledging to exp... Read More


21st National Furniture Fair 2026 Begins at ICCB on 27 October

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The Bangladesh Furniture Shilpa Malik Samity (BFSMS) will hold the five-day 21st National Furniture Fair 2026 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, starti... Read More


July Museum publishes 'Bisarjan' honouring Sanatan martyrs of uprising

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum has published a book documenting the sacrifices of nine Sanatan faith followers killed during the 2024 mass uprising. Titled 'Bisarjan: Sanata... Read More


Dengue death toll reaches 352 as 4 more die

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Four more people died of dengue and 1,851 new patients were hospitalised in the country in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am on Monday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll... Read More


Govt to drill 150 gas wells, set up 3-4 new LNG terminals to boost gas supply

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the government is planning to drill 150 gas wells and set up three to four new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to b... Read More


Govt to form committees in all upazilas to curb juvenile gangs

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to form committees in all upazilas across the country to prevent juvenile gang activities and strengthen efforts to tackle the problem. Each... Read More