Covid-19: Bangladesh records 2,364 cases, 30 deaths
Amid a rising trend in both the number of Covid-19 infections and deaths, Bangladesh recorded 30 more deaths in 24 hours until Thursday morning, raising the death toll to 6,305.…
DU rape case: Court set to deliver judgement this afternoon
The verdict in the case over the rape of a Dhaka University student in the city’s Kurmitola area will be delivered Thursday afternoon. On November 12, Dhaka Women and Children…
Three envoys present credentials to President
Two ambassadors and a high commissioner to Bangladesh separately presented their credentials to President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban on Thursday. The non-resident envoys are- Ambassador of Ethiopia Tizita Mulugeta, High…
BUILD lauds extension of relaxed forex rules across sectors
Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD), a platform for public-private dialogue, on Thursday lauded the central bank's decision to extend relaxed foreign exchange regulation facilities for exporters across sectors till the…
US provides PPE to Gulshan Crime Division
The US Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday provided essential personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Gulshan Crime Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) as part of continued US support for…
Covid-19: UNICEF warns of dire, growing consequences for children
UNICEF has warned in a new report of significant and growing consequences for children as the COVID-19 pandemic lurches toward a second year. Released on Thursday ahead of World Children’s…
Rape accused marries victim in Feni jail
A man accused of raping a girl on false promise of marriage tied the knot with her under the supervision of Feni Jail authorities on Thursday. The marriage ceremony, which…
Rohingya youth held with 1.50 lakh Yaba pills in Cox’s Bazar
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested a Rohingya youth along with 1.50 lakh Yaba pills from Marine Drive area in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar Wednesday afternoon. The arrestees…