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August 9, 2022

Tangail Bus Robbery and Rape: 6 accused remanded

A tangail court on Tuesday placed six accused in a case filed over the robbery incident after hijacking a Chattogram-bound bus in Tangail when a woman commuter was raped, on a three-day police remand.The remanded accused are- Sohag Mondol, 20, Khandaka…

Hindu temple vandalised in Kurigram over land dispute

Miscreants vandalised hindu idols and torched a temple in Phulbari upazila of Kurigram following a land dispute early Tuesday, said police.The crime took place around 1am in Nagdanga village of Naodanga union of the upazila in the temple adjacent to th…

Discussion on ‘gender-friendly public places’ held in city

An interactive discussion involving stakeholders and young activists was held in the capital on Monday to raise mass awareness to make public places gender-friendly.Activists also raised their questions before the policymakers. Findings of a survey, co…

Muslims observe holy Ashura in Bangladesh

Muslims across Bangladesh are observing the holy Ashura on Tuesday, marking the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), with religious fervour and solemnity.On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhamma…

Taiwan holds drills, says China seeks control of seas

Taiwan’s foreign minister said Tuesday that China aims to control the East and South China Seas via the Taiwan Strait, describing a greater ambition to upend the Asia-Pacific status quo and prevent nations from aiding the self-governing island.Foreign …

Rains likely to quell heat in Bangladesh

Showers in parts of Bangladesh in the next 24 hours are likely to bring some relief from the scorching heat and frustrating humidity, according to the weather department.“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds is…

2 Bangladesh nationals receive honorary British awards

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson has presented the insignia of honorary Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) to Tanazzeena Qureshi and of the British Empire Medal (BEM) to Linus Pradip Gomes.Th…

One year after Afghan war, Biden struggles to find footing

The 12 months since the chaotic end to the U.S. war in Afghanistan haven’t been easy for Joe Biden.The new president was flying high early in the summer of 2021, the American electorate largely approving of Biden’s performance and giving him high marks…

Considering fare hike, but nothing decided yet: Railway Minister

No decision has been taken yet about the increase of the railway fare, said Railway Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujon on Tuesday.“After the price hike of fuel, we are thinking about the increase of rail fare as already many organisations have coordinated t…

Next election will be held on time: Quader

Awami League (AL) general secretary Obaidul Quader Tuesday asserted that nothing could disrupt the next national election “which will be held on time as per the constitution”. “Statements issued by the BNP like the government is afraid of their movemen…

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