Police arrested a teenager on Friday as he allegedly raped a six-year-old girl in Charkashipur area of Fatullah in Narayanganj.
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Dhaka keen for road, rail links with China, ASEAN countries
Bangladeshi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam said that he looks forward to establishing direct road and rail links with China via Myanmar.
If we work together, there will be no poverty in BD: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday vowed to eradicate poverty from the country through united efforts of all.
Judge postpones Trump’s TikTok ban in suit brought by users
A federal judge has postponed President Donald Trump’s threatened shutdown of the popular short-form video app TikTok, siding with a Pennsylvania comedian and two other TikTok creators who say Trump’s order hampers their free speech, reports AP.
Hollywood legend Sean Connery, the original 007, dead at 90
Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said. The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in…
Indian HC Dhaka condemns hacking attacks
The India High Commission in Dhaka has condemned all intemperate language that attacks religious or national identity.
Local coal for power generation not feasible: Minister
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that all studies till now show that local coal extraction for power generation is neither feasible nor cost-effective.
Govt lying about economy, GDP growth: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday accused the government of “lying” about the country’s economic condition and the GDP growth.
Covid-19: Bangladesh sees 1604 new cases, 19 deaths
Bangladesh on Thursday reported 1,604 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the total caseload to 406,364.
Mob kills, burns man for ‘dishonouring Quran’ in Lalmonirhat
A rabid and belligerent beat a young man to death and burned his body in Lalmonirhat’s Patgram upazila accusing him of ‘disrespecting the Quran’ on Thursday.
Three ‘Ansar Al Islam militants’ held in Rajshahi
Three suspected members of the banned militant group Ansar Al Islam were detained from Belpukur area of Rajshahi city early Friday by the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab).
US Supreme Court issues flurry of last-minute polls orders
North Carolina, yes. Pennsylvania, yes. Wisconsin, no. That’s how the Supreme Court has answered questions in recent days about an extended timeline for receiving and counting ballots in those states.
Eid-e-Miladunnabi observed
The Eid-e-Miladunnabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), was observed across the country on Friday with due religious solemnity.
3 members of a family found dead in Kishoreganj: 4 held
Three members of a family including a minor, were found dead at Jamshite village in Katiadi upazila on Thursday night.
Foreign investors can now open temporary Taka Accounts
The Bangladesh Bank has allowed foreign investors to open Temporary Non-Resident Taka Account with local authorised dealers (AD)-designated banks and also with offshore banking units (OBUs) of local banks.
Bangladesh forex reserves cross $41 billion
Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have surpassed $41 billion, three weeks after crossing the $40 billion for the first time.
Closure of Bangladesh’s schools extended until Nov 14
The government has again extended the closure of educational institutions until November 14 to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Shameran Abed re-elected as bKash chairman
Shameran Abed has been reelected as bKash chairman. The board of bKash Ltd re-elected him for a second term at a meeting held on Tuesday, said a press release on Thursday.
Schoolgirl rape in Rangpur: Policeman held
A policeman, earlier suspended over the gang rape of a ninth grader, was arrested from Rangpur Police Lines on Wednesday.
Media being regulated with various laws: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that the media outlets in Bangladesh are being controlled by various laws, hampering the freedom of press.
Typhoon, landslides leave 35 dead, 59 missing in Vietnam
Typhoon Molave set off landslides that killed at least 19 people and left 45 missing in central Vietnam, where ferocious wind and rain blew away roofs and knocked out power in a region of 1.7 million residents, state media said…
Children in poor countries lost nearly 4 months of schooling
Schoolchildren in low-and lower-middle-income countries have already lost nearly four months of schooling since the start of the pandemic, compared to six weeks of loss in high-income countries, according to a new report published on Thursday by UNESCO, UNICEF and…
BD Freedom Fighters can now use ‘Bir’ before their names
Freedom Fighters can now use ‘Bir’ before their names. The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs on Thursday issued a gazette notification in this regard.
Suu Kyi asked to secure Rohingya repatriation
The United States has urged the Myanmar government to secure the voluntary, safe, dignified, and sustainable return of Rohingya and other refugees and internally displaced persons.
Electoral College vs Popular vote in US election
Why is it that one candidate can win the popular note but another wins the electoral vote and thus the presidency? That’s how the framers of the Constitution set it up.
Provide loans to small businesses more sincerely: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the private banks to be more sincere in providing loans at a low interest rate to small business enterprises to offset the Covid-19 fallouts.
BNP leader Rizvi discharged from hospital
BNP senior joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi returned home on Wednesday after receiving treatment for over two weeks at a private hospital for cardiac problems.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1493 new cases, 23 deaths
Bangladesh on Wednesday announced the detection of 1,493 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and 23 more deaths. The country’s caseload stands at 403,079 with 5,861 fatalities.
AL leaders turn desperate: BNP
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday said the assault of a navy officer by the son of a ruling party MP has exposed how the Awami League leaders have become wayward by staying in power for over a…
Raihan’s death in custody: Constable Titu lands in jail
A Sylhet court on Wednesday sent a suspended constable Titu Chandra Das to jail after conclusion of eight days of remand in two phases over the death of Raihan Ahmed at Bandarbazar police outpost.